Ranunculus rivularis
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Basic Information
Family: Ranunculaceae
Genus: ranunculus
Plant ID (slug): ranunculus-rivularis
Numeric ID: 22118
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
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Physical Characteristics
Ranunculus rivularis 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
Australia. New Zealand.
Habitats
Bog Garden; Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic Antirheumatic. Used in the treatment of quinsy[61].
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 rivularis
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