Water crowsfoot, Water buttercup, White water buttercup
Ranunculus aquatilis

Family: Ranunculaceae

What it is like

A herb plant which forms dense clumps. These can be 1 m across. It can be 60 cm high. The lower leaves can be under water and divided into fine segments. The high leaves have 3 lobes and are almost kidney shaped and float. The flowers are white with yellow throats.

There are about 400 Ranunculus species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows under water. It can grow in still freshwater lakes and in streams. It can grow in water 60 cm deep. It can grow to 900 m altitude. It suits hardiness zones 5-9.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Britain, Europe, Greece, Luxembourg, Mediterranean, Mongolia, North America, Slovenia, Turkey, Türkiye, USA

How it is used for food

The plant is boiled and eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cilo duguncicegi, Vodna zlatica

Synonyms

Ranunculus diversifolius Gilib.; and many others