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Ranunculus pennsylvanicus Pennsylvania buttercup (1 Page of 5) The Ranunculus pennsylvanicus plant species is found in Northern N. America - Labrador to Alaska and south to Colorado. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Pennsylvania buttercup. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Ranunculus pennsylvanicus Common Name: Pennsylvania buttercup Family: Ranunculaceae Author: L.f. 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: 1 Mature Width: Habitat: Wet meadows, alluvium, ditches etc[43].
Edible Uses: Leaves - cooked[179]. The leaves contain toxins but in too low a concentration to be harmful[179].
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