Ranunculus bulbosus
Ranunculus bulbosus, commonly known as bulbous buttercup or St. Anthony’s turnip, is a perennial bulbous plant reaching 60 cm tall. The stems are erect and long-branched and bear alternate simple and compound leaves. The flowers, which are in bloom in early summer, are yellow with hairy receptacle. The fruits are elliptic and glabrous achenes. Despite being a toxic plant, it is currently used in homeopathic medicine.
| Common Name | St. Anthony’s turnip bulbous buttercup |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Ranunculus bulbosus |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Basic Colour | yellow |
| Height | 20 -> 60 cm |
| Habitat | Meadows, lawns and pastures |
| Altitude | 0-2500 m |
| Bloom Time | April -> July |
| Plant Type | Herb, Bulbous, Medicinal, Toxic |
| Fruit Type | Achene |
| different tolerances | Tell us |
| Used Parts | Whole plant |
| Plant Uses | Medicine |
| Active substances | Renonculine, toxic glycoside |
| USDA Zone | Tell us |
| Sun Exposure | Sun |
| Soil pH | Neutral |
| Soil Moisture | Dry, Moist |
| Soil Type | Silty, Peaty |
| Propagation | by seeds by division, Self sows |
| Germination | Tell us |
| Pests/ Diseases | Slugs, snails, aphids |
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