Ranunculus diffusus

Family: Ranunculaceae

What it is like

A herb which keeps growing from year to year. It grows about 60 cm high. The lower leaves have stalks. They are oval and deeply 3 lobed. The lobes have sharp teeth. The upper leaves have short stalks and are smaller. The flowers have long stalks. The flowers are yellow. The fruit is dry and flat. It has small dots on it.

Where it is found

A tropical and subtropical plant. In Nepal it grows between 1000-3500 m altitude. It is common in open, wet places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bhutan, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal, SE Asia, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The tender leaves and shoots are dried for about 4 hours, then cooked as a vegetable. They are also fermented.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Mardi jahr, Nakore, Narapolo

Synonyms

Ranunculus hydrocotyloides Wall.; Ranunculus mollis Wall.; Ranunculus obtectus Wall.; Ranunculus vitifolius Royle ex D.Don;