This is a large quite variable family that in some cases may prove tricky to properly identify to species (Ranunculus). The leaves are generally alternate. The flowers have 3-15 sepals often colored resembling petals. The petals are sometimes absent, when present are the same number as sepals. Many stamens. The fruit is one of: achenes, follicles, or berries.
This family includes the Manitoba flower (Prarie Crocus - Anemone Patens var. wolfganiana).
Genera found in Manitoba:
Actaea Anemone Aquilegia Caltha Clematis Coptis Delphinium Hepatica Myosurus Ranunculus Thalictrum