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Characteristics
Plant Type
Herb
Lifespan
Annual
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