Pennsylvania buttercup, Maocan My
Ranunculus pennsylvanicus

Family: Ranunculaceae

What it is like

A herb. It is erect and hairy. The flowers are yellow. The dry one seeded fruit is on a long stalk.

There are about 400 Ranunculus species. Leaf yields a small amount (ca. 0.12%) of a yellow oil. Also contains anemonin, in small amounts, not considered sufficient enough to be injurious.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Canada, China, Indochina, Myanmar, North America, SE Asia, USA, Vietnam

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Ranunculus tashiroi Fr. & Sav.; Ranunculus chinensis Bunze;