Plant Profile: Ranunculus acris

Taxonomy: Ranunculus acris

Names

Burwort, Butter Cress, Buttercup, Crowfoot burwort, Figwort

  • Photo of Ranunculus acris (Ranunculus acriss)

Phonetic Spelling:ra-NUN-ku-lus AK-riss

Genus:Ranunculus

Species:acris

Family:Ranunculaceae

Meadow Buttercup is a perennial herb that originates from Europe and Asia.

Ranunculus acris Feature Summary

Ranunculus acris Image Gallery

Tags

#perennial weed
#problem for cats
#problem for dogs
#problem for horses

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Ranunculus acris Feature Summary

Attributes
Greenland, Europe, Russia
Perennial
Whole Plant Traits
Landscape
Problem for Cats
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses

Ranunculus acris Attributes

Ranunculus acris: Country Or Region Of Origin

Greenland, Europe, Russia

Ranunculus acris: Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Ranunculus acris Whole Plant Traits

Ranunculus acris: Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Ranunculus acris Leaves

Ranunculus acris: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Ranunculus acris Stem

Ranunculus acris: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Ranunculus acris Landscape

Ranunculus acris: Problems

Allelopathic
Contact Dermatitis
Frequent Disease Problems
Frequent Insect Problems
Invasive Species
Malodorous
Messy
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Children
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Short-lived
Spines/Thorns
Weak Wood
Weedy