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| Identification |
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Genus
Ranunculus
Species
repens
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
creeping buttercup
Family
RANUNCULACEAE
Specimen number
S10639
Data source
Poison p104;Xeri p290
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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
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' - 2'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Moist to wet
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-10b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Ranunculus repens can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. It does well in moist to wet soils.
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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
Dye color
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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
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Ranunculus repens is a perennial. Flowers: Creeping buttercup has flowers with 5 to 9 petals and hairy sepals. The blossoms are typically of a yellow color.
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