Ranunculus paucifolius T. Kirk. W. B. Brockie. In January, 1940, at Castle Hill, the following particulars were noted regarding the state of Ranunculus paucifolius: Plants having 1 leaf 1 " " 2 leaves 25 " " 3 leaves 20 " " 4 leaves 12 " " 5 leaves 6 " " 6 leaves 5 " " 7 leaves 6 Total number of plants seen 75 Actual total number of plants probably does not exceed 100. Average number of leaves to each plant, three and a-half. Number of specimens severely mutilated by animals, 15. Number of fruiting specimens, 3. Undoubtedly the present greatest menace to the plants lies in the danger of their being trodden on by cattle and sheep. Unless a strong fence is put ronnd the area of three and a-half acres which covers the field of its distribution, this interesting species which for ages has succeeded in maintaining itself within the narrow confines of its present rock-encircled home, will continue gradually to perish. Cost of materials for the fence is estimated at £60.
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Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand, Volume 71, 1942, Page XLII
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