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High Northern Buttercup (Ranunculus hyperboreus)

High Northern Buttercup (Ranunculus hyperboreus) is a small, low-growing perennial herb found in Arctic and alpine regions, featuring small yellow flowers.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist.

Soil

Prefers moist, well-drained soil, often found in wet meadows, bogs, or along watercourses.

Temperature

Prefers cool to moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Generally does not require fertilization.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Can tolerate some shade, especially in hotter climates.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist.

Avoid waterlogged conditions.

Soil

Prefers moist, well-drained soil, often found in wet meadows, bogs, or along watercourses.

Temperature

Prefers cool to moderate temperatures.

Ideal growing range is 10-18 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Generally does not require fertilization.

Light feeding may benefit poor soil.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.05-0.15 m

Spread

0.1-0.3 m

Growth Rate

Slow

Dormancy

Yes

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lobed

Flower Size

0.8-1.5 cm

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Synonyms
Ranunculus intertextus Greene
Ranunculus sibiricus Spreng.
Ranunculus tricrenatus (Rupr.) Trautv.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderRanunculales
  • familyRanunculaceae
  • genusRanunculus
  • speciesRanunculus hyperboreus
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 4/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 4/5

Edible

No

Contains protoanemonin, which can cause skin irritation and gastrointestinal upset if ingested. All parts of the plant are considered toxic.

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