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  1. Ranunculus - Wikipedia

    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.

  2. Buttercup | Description, Species, & Facts | Britannica

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

  3. 25 Types of Buttercup (Ranunculus spp.)- Identification Guide

    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 …

  4. Ranunculus: How To Plant, Care and Grow Terrific Flowers

    Ranunculus species: Ranunculus is a large genus of about 600 species of flowering plants in the Ranunculaceae family, which includes buttercups, spearworts, and water crowfoots. Among …

  5. Everything You Need To Know About Buttercups And How To ...

    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 …

  6. Types of Buttercups Explained | Luxwisp

    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 …

  7. Ranunculus Flowers (Buttercup): Varieties, How To Grow and ...

    Dec 27, 2023 · Ranunculus or buttercup flowers are cool-season perennial tubers characterized by their layers of paper-thin petals. Because of their dainty appeal, these blooms have always …