Ranunculus japonicus (Ranunculaceae)

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The Ranunculus japonicus plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan, Korea. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Ranunculus japonicus
Family:  Ranunculaceae
Author:  Thunb.

Known Hazards:  The leaves are poisonous. The toxicity is of a low measure and the toxins can be destroyed by heat or by drying[4, 10, 13, 19, 62, 65]. Many if not all plants in this genus also have a strongly acrid juice that can cause blistering to the skin[65, 183].

Mature Height:  0.1   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Moist soils in grassy places in lowland and mountains all over Japan[58].

Cultivation Notes: We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a moist loamy soil[1]. A greedy plant, inhibiting the growth of nearby plants, especially legumes[54].

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