Bulbous Buttercup, Bulbous crowfoot
Ranunculus bulbosus
Family: Ranunculaceae
What it is like
A small plant which keeps growing from year to year. It grows 30-50 cm high and spreads 50-100 cm wide. The leaves are oval and pointed and have 3 large lobes with teeth. The flowers are bright, shiny and yellow. They are 30 mm across.
There are about 400 Ranunculus species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 7-10.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Australia, Britain, Chile, Europe, France, Luxembourg, North Africa, North America, Slovenia, South America, USA
How it is used for food
The starch of the root or bulb is used to add to bread flour after the bitter element is removed. The roots can be boiled and eaten after thorough boiling and drying. The young flowers are pickled. CAUTION The plant has strongly acrid juice that causes blistering.
Edible parts
Leaves, root, bulbs, flowers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Fracesilla, Gomoljasta zlatica, Hierba velluda