Hui Hui Suan

Ranunculus chinensis

Physical Characteristics

Ranunculus chinensis is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). It is in flower from April to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea.

Habitats

Bog Garden;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Young leaves - boiled[177]. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.

Medicinal Uses

None known

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].