Meadow buttercup, Tall buttercup
Ranunculus acris
Family: Ranunculaceae
What it is like
A plant which keeps growing from year to year. It grows 60-100 cm high and spreads 60-120 cm wide. The leaves have teeth and 3-7 lobes. The flowers are yellow and in small clusters. They are 25 mm wide.
There are about 600 Ranunculus species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 5-10. Tasmania Herbarium.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Britain, Canada, China, Europe, France, Luxembourg, North America, Norway, Scandinavia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Tasmania, Turkey, Türkiye, USA
How it is used for food
The leaves are cooked and eaten as greens.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Engsoleie, Ripeča zlatica