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Ranunculus acrisRanunculus acris

Acrid Buttercup, Meadow Buttercup, Tall Buttercup

In Stock: 0.153 lb (Total:0.153lb)

Ranunculus acris

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0.15 lb

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Germination:

60%

Germination test:

Actual

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

536,184

Quantity:

0.15 lb

Collected in:

United Kingdom

Crop year:

2020

Min. hardiness zone:

4

Item ID:

1832346

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 30 days

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, lightly mulch the seed bed.

Experience the charm of Ranunculus acris, also known as Meadow Buttercup, Acrid Buttercup, and Tall Buttercup. This species of flowering plant is a staple across Europe and temperate Eurasia with its bright, glossy yellow flowers, popular amongst children who playfully test if their friends 'like butter'. Despite introducing beauty to landscapes globally as a naturalized species, it's considered a weed in parts of North America and a costly pasture weed in New Zealand due to herbecidal resistance. Ranunculus acris grows 1-3 ft tall, boasting ungrooved flowing stems, attractive overlapping petals, and green sepals that turn yellow as the flower matures. It's an herbaceous perennial plant with compound leaves of three lobes but it's not just about looks. Several Native American tribes have long used this plant in remedies for its analgesic, dermatological, antidiarrheal, anti-hermorrhagic, and sedative properties. Whether regarded as a problematic weed or a welcomed wildflower feature, its versatility remains evident.