Ranunculus kochii
Ledeb.
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Leaves
Young stems and petals are both edible, though no further preparation details are recorded. Caution is advised for both uses due to the plant's toxicity.
Known Hazards
How to Identify
A compact perennial buttercup growing only 10cm tall, hardy to UK zone 6. Flowers appear April through June. Hermaphroditic flowers are insect-pollinated. Grows in light sandy, medium loamy, and heavy clay soils with mildly acidic to basic pH. Requires full sun and prefers well-drained, moist soil.
How to Grow
Prefers a moist loamy soil. A greedy plant, inhibiting the growth of nearby plants, especially legumes.
Propagation: Sow seed in spring in a cold frame. Prick seedlings out into individual pots once large enough to handle, and plant out during summer. Can also be propagated by division in spring.
Medicinal Uses
None known.
Other Uses
None known.
Wikipedia
A compact perennial buttercup growing only 10cm tall, hardy to UK zone 6. Flowers appear April through June. Hermaphroditic flowers are insect-pollinated. Grows in light sandy, medium loamy, and heavy clay soils with mildly acidic to basic pH. Requires full sun and prefers well-drained, moist soil.
Names & Synonyms
Karcicegi
References (1)
- Ertug, F, Yenen Bitkiler. Resimli Türkiye Florası -I- Flora of Turkey - Ethnobotany supplement
