All Ranunculus (buttercup) species are poisonous when eaten fresh, but their acrid taste and the blistering of the mouth caused by their poison means they are usually left uneaten.

Buttercup, genus of about 300 species of herbaceous flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae. Buttercups are distributed nearly worldwide and are especially common in …

Aug 20, 2025 · The native Carolina buttercup (R. carolinianus) has small, five-petaled, sometimes shiny yellow flowers and grows in damp woods and thickets. The lobed, trifoliate leaves can …

Jan 17, 2025 · Buttercup, (genus Ranunculus), genus of about 300 species of herbaceous flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae. Buttercups are distributed throughout the world …

Ranunculus is a genus of perennial or annual herbs in the Ranunculaceae family. The leaves are usually alternate and palmately lobed or divided. While the thimble-like, April-blooming, often …

These show-stopping spring bloomers have long been a favorite of commercial florists because of their brilliantly colored flowers and long vase life. But if you’re an admirer of ranunculus and …

Aug 21, 2025 · Buttercups belong to the genus Ranunculus, which includes over 600 species worldwide. These plants are primarily known for their bright yellow flowers and are commonly …

Buttercup Buttercup (Ranunculus repens): There is a wide variety of Buttercups, all included in the genus Ranunculus. They are normally yellow in color, and contain 5 or 6 petals, along with a …

Buttercup is the common name for any of the members in the large plant genus Ranunculus in the flowering plant family Ranunculaceae, typically characterized by glossy yellow or white flowers …

Plants of the commonly named buttercup family grow in many different variations but most can be identified by their yellow cupped flowers and free-growing habit.