Ranunculus kochii

Family: Ranunculaceae

What it is like

Ranunculus kochii is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from April to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Height (m): 0.1

Where it is found

Rocky slopes near melting snow, to 3000 metres in Turkey.

W. Asia - Turkey, Iraq, Iran.

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Countries/locations it is found in

How it is used

Food

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Young stems. No more details are given. Petals. No more details are given. Caution is advised for both these uses, see the notes above on toxicity.

Stem: this often intergrades into leaves.

Medicine

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How it is grown

Prefers a moist loamy soil. A greedy plant, inhibiting the growth of nearby plants, especially legumes.

Propagating it: Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring.

Best place to grow: Cultivated Beds;

Habit: Perennial

Hardiness: 5-9

Growth:

Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)

Shade: No shade

Moisture: Moist

Things to keep in mind

Although no specific record of toxicity has been found for this plant, many if not all members of this genus are poisonous. These toxins can be destroyed by heat or by drying. Many if not all plants in this genus also have a strongly acrid juice that can cause blistering to the skin.

Its other names

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Synonyms

R. edulis. Boiss.&Hohen.