Ranunculus kochii
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Basic Information
Family: Ranunculaceae
Genus: ranunculus
Plant ID (slug): ranunculus-kochii
Numeric ID: 19927
USDA Hardiness: 5-9
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Physical Characteristics
Ranunculus kochii is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from April to June. 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 and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
W. Asia - Turkey, Iraq, Iran.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Flowers Stem Edible Uses: Young stems[177]. No more details are given. Petals[177]. No more details are given. Caution is advised for both these uses, 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].
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Additional Information
Title: Ranunculus kochii
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