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Ranunculus laetus

Family: Ranunculaceae


What it is like

A herb. It grows 30-70 cm tall. It keeps growing from year to year. It has a creeping rootstock. The stems are 5 mm thick. They are hairy near the base. The basal leaves have flattened hairs and the leaves are 10 cm wide. They are rounded or kidney shaped.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Pakistan


How it is used for food

The leaves and stalks are boiled and then fried.

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Marchake, Marchakaye

Synonyms