Ranunculus ficaria
Lesser celandine
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The Ranunculus ficaria plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Lesser celandine. Some home gardeners know the variety as Ficaria verna. F. ranunculoides.

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Latin Name:  Ranunculus ficaria
Common Name:  Lesser celandine
Family:  Ranunculaceae
Author:  L.
 
Known Hazards:  All parts of the plant are poisonous. The toxins are unstable and of low toxicity, they are easily destroyed by heat or by drying[19]. The sap can cause irritation to the skin[65].
 
Mature Height:  0.2   Mature Width:  0.2
 
Habitat:  Woods, scrub, meadows, by streams etc, avoiding acid soils[9, 17].

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