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| Identification |
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Genus
Ranunculus
Species
acris
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
buttercup
Buidhaeg
Family
RANUNCULACEAE
Specimen number
S8575
Data source
DyePl p64;Poison p104
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Prostrate
Overall height
1' - 2' 6"
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The flowers of Ranunculus acris have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Purple is the most typical color produced by Buttercup. Ranunculus acris is known as Buidhaeg in Gaelic. Buttercup has been used in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland for dyeing. It is used in dyeing wool. When dyeing with this plant, baking soda is added to the dye pot to modify the color obtained.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Juice
Poisonous indications
Its sap contains protoanemonin which irritates the skin causing blisters and ulceration; when ingested it causes colic, diarrhea, and nephritis.
Internal poison
yes
Dermatologic poison
yes
Livestock poison
yes
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The juice of this plant is toxic. It is poisonous if ingested. It causes dermatitis when touched. Keep out of pastures and away from livestock grazing areas. Its sap contains protoanemonin which irritates the skin causing blisters and ulceration; when ingested it causes colic, diarrhea, and nephritis.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Flowers
Dye color
purple
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Ranunculus acris is considered to have originated from Scotland.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Ranunculus acris is a perennial. Flowers: Buttercup has cup shaped flowers each with 5 to 20 petals. Flowers begin in May and don't stop until August. Most often the blossoms occur in either gold or yellow.
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