Ranunculus quelpaertensis
(Lév.) Nakai
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Leaves
Leaves are edible when cooked. Some caution is advised due to the plant's toxicity.
Where to Find It
It is a temperate plant.
Asia, China, Japan, Korea,
How to Identify
A perennial reaching 0.6 m (2 ft) tall with hermaphrodite flowers blooming May to July. Suitable for light sandy, medium loamy, and heavy clay soils across mildly acidic to basic pH. Can grow in semi-shade or full sun and prefers moist to wet soil.
How to Grow
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 perennial reaching 0.6 m (2 ft) tall with hermaphrodite flowers blooming May to July. Suitable for light sandy, medium loamy, and heavy clay soils across mildly acidic to basic pH. Can grow in semi-shade or full sun and prefers moist to wet soil.
Notes
There are about 400 Ranunculus species.
References (1)
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/
