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Ranunculus pallasii Buttercup (1 Page of 5) The Ranunculus pallasii plant species is found in N. Europe. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Buttercup. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Ranunculus pallasii Common Name: Buttercup Family: Ranunculaceae Author: Schldl. Known Hazards: Although no specific record of toxicity has been found for this plant, many if not all members of this genus are poisonous. These 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: Boggy tundras, lake shores, ox-bows, pools and boggy places in the polar and arctic zone[74].
Edible Uses: Root - cooked[46, 61]. Best harvested before the leaves are produced otherwise it becomes bitter[257]. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.
Young shoots and stems - cooked[257]. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.
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