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Hairy Buttercup (Ranunculus sardous)

Ranunculus sardous, the Hairy Buttercup, is a low-growing annual herb with bright yellow flowers, often found in disturbed soils and damp meadows.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist.

Soil

Tolerates a wide range of soils, but prefers moist, well-drained, fertile loam. Adaptable to clay and sandy soils.

Temperature

Grows best in moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Generally not required.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist.

Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry.

Soil

Tolerates a wide range of soils, but prefers moist, well-drained, fertile loam. Adaptable to clay and sandy soils.

Temperature

Grows best in moderate temperatures.

Ideal range is 15-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Generally not required.

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer once in spring if growth is weak.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Annuals

Plant Height

0.1-0.5 m

Spread

0.2-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lobed

Flower Size

1.5-2.5 cm

Weed Status

Yes

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Synonyms
Batrachium intermedium (Poir.) Nyman
Notophilus vulgaris Fourr.
Ranunculus aggregatus Capelli
Ranunculus agrarius All.
Ranunculus apioides Lojac.
Ranunculus dulcis Bubani
Ranunculus hirsutus Curtis
Ranunculus intermedius Poir.
Ranunculus palensis Bergeret
Ranunculus pallidior Chaix
Ranunculus pallidus Banks & Sol.
Ranunculus parvulus L.
Ranunculus pedunculatus Viv.
Ranunculus philonotis Ehrh.
Ranunculus pseudobulbosus Schur
Ranunculus pseudohirsutus Schur
Ranunculus pumilus Thuill.
Ranunculus subtrifolius Schur
Ranunculus xatardii Lapeyr.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderRanunculales
  • familyRanunculaceae
  • genusRanunculus
  • speciesRanunculus sardous
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 3/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 4/5

Edible

No

Contains protoanemonin, which can cause skin irritation and gastrointestinal upset if ingested. All parts of the plant are toxic.

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