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 NameSt. Anthony's turnipbulbous buttercup Botanical nameRanunculus bulbosus FamilyRanunculaceae Life CyclePerennialFoliageDeciduousBasic ColouryellowHeight20 -> 60 cmHabitatMeadows, lawns and pastures Altitude0-2500 mBloom TimeApril -> JulyPlant TypeHerb, Bulbous, Medicinal, ToxicFruit TypeAchenedifferent tolerancesTell us Used PartsWhole plantPlant UsesMedicineActive substancesRenonculine, toxic glycoside USDA ZoneTell us Sun ExposureSunSoil pHNeutralSoil MoistureDry, MoistSoil Type Silty, PeatyPropagationby seeds by division, Self sowsGerminationTell us Pests/ DiseasesSlugs, snails, aphids Open Next Page To See More Photos. Ranunculus bulbosus Ranunculus bulbosus