Ranunculus Species, Blister Buttercup, Celery-Leaf Buttercup, Cursed Buttercup, Cursed Crowfoot

Ranunculussceleratus

Family
Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ranunculus (ra-NUN-ku-lus)
Species
sceleratus (skel-er-RAY-tus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Ponds and Aquatics
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Bridgewater, MA (Zone 6b) | May 2006 | neutral

This buttercup gets its common name from the very irritating sap that it produces. One website stated that beggars would use its sap to ...Read More

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