Ranunculus hirtus
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Basic Information
Family: Ranunculaceae
Genus: ranunculus
Plant ID (slug): ranunculus-hirtus
Numeric ID: 1647
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Ranunculus hirtus is a PERENNIAL. It is in flower from May to July. 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 soil.
Distribution
New Zealand.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
Odontalgic Ophthalmic Odontalgic, ophthalmic.
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].
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Ranunculus hirtus PFAF Plant Database
Meta Description: Ranunculus hirtus is a PERENNIAL. It is in flower from May to July. 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 soil.
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