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Persian Buttercup (Ranunculus asiaticus)

Ranunculus asiaticus, the Persian Buttercup, is an ornamental perennial. It features multi-petaled flowers, growing 30-45 cm tall. Blooming late spring to early summer, i

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Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade

Watering

Consistently moist during growth, dry during dormancy

Soil

Well-draining, rich, slightly acidic to neutral soil (pH 6.0-7.0).

Temperature

Cool to moderate (10-18 °C)

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during growth

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Consistently moist during growth, dry during dormancy

Soil

Well-draining, rich, slightly acidic to neutral soil (pH 6.0-7.0).

Temperature

Cool to moderate (10-18 °C)

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during growth

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

30-45 cm

Spread

15-30 cm

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Summer or Winter

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Deeply lobed

Flower Size

5-10 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

75000

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Synonyms
Cyprianthe anemonoides Spach
Cyprianthe asiatica (L.) Freyn
Ranunculus flammipetalus Gand.
Ranunculus garianicus Borzì & Mattei
Ranunculus sanguineus Mill.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderRanunculales
  • familyRanunculaceae
  • genusRanunculus
  • speciesRanunculus asiaticus
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 4/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 4/5

Edible

No

Contains ranunculin, which can cause irritation of the mouth, gastrointestinal upset, and skin irritation if ingested or handled extensively.

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