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How to Grow
Water
Medium
Water moderately, allowing the top 3cm to dry out between watering.
Soil
Moist, rich soils.
Characteristics
Bloom Time
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Plant Type
Herb
Lifespan
Biennial
Plant Height
1-3 ft.
Benefits
Warning
POISONOUS PARTS: All parts. Low toxicity if eaten. Minor skin irritation lasting minutes if touched. Symptoms include burning of the mouth, abdominal pain, vomiting, and bloody diarrhea. Skin redness, burning sensation, and blisters following contact with cell sap. Toxic Principle: Protoanemonin, released from the glycoside ranunculin.(Poisonous Plants of N.C.)
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Taxonomy
Order
Ranunculales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Ranunculus
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