Ranunculus nivalis, the snow buttercup,[1] is a species of plant in the family Ranunculaceae. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 9 in (23 cm).[2] It grows in wet alpine meadows, cliffs and streamsides.[2] It displays prevalent heliotropism, thus gaining an advantage in its harsh, cold environment through capturing more solar energy by following the sun.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Ranunculales |
| Family: | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus: | Ranunculus |
| Species: | R. nivalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Ranunculus nivalis | |