Uses
Toxic parts
All parts of the plant are poisonous when fresh, the toxins are destroyed by heat or by drying
[1][2][3][4][5]. The plant also has a strongly acrid juice that can cause blistering to the skin
[5][6].
Edible uses
There are no edible uses listed for Ranunculus arvensis.
Material uses
There are no material uses listed for Ranunculus arvensis.
The plant is used is used in the treatment of intermittent fevers, gout and asthma
[7].
Ecology
Ecosystem niche/layer
Ecological Functions
Nothing listed.
Forage
Nothing listed.
Shelter
Nothing listed.
Propagation
Seed - sow spring in situ. You are very unlikely to need to encourage this plant.
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Cultivation
A weed of arable land, preferring calcareous soils
[8].
A greedy plant, inhibiting the growth of nearby plants, especially legumes
[9].
Crops
Problems, pests & diseases
Associations & Interactions
There are no interactions listed for Ranunculus arvensis. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.
Polycultures & Guilds
There are no polycultures listed which include Ranunculus arvensis.
Descendants
Cultivars
Varieties
None listed.
Subspecies
None listed.
Full Data
This table shows all the data stored for this plant.
Taxonomy
Binomial name
Ranunculus arvensis
Imported References
Material uses & Functions
Uses
Material uses
None listed.
Medicinal uses
None listed.
Ecosystems
Native Climate Zones
None listed.
Adapted Climate Zones
None listed.
Native Geographical Range
None listed.
Native Environment
None listed.
Ecosystem Niche
None listed.
Root Zone Tendancy
None listed.
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References
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? Grieve. A Modern Herbal. Penguin ISBN 0-14-046-440-9 (1984-00-00)
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? Altmann. H. Poisonous Plants and Animals. Chatto and Windus ISBN 0-7011-2526-8 (1980-00-00)
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? Stary. F. Poisonous Plants. Hamlyn ISBN 0-600-35666-3 (1983-00-00)
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? Lust. J. The Herb Book. Bantam books ISBN 0-553-23827-2 (1983-00-00)
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? 5.05.1 Frohne. D. and Pf?nder. J. A Colour Atlas of Poisonous Plants. Wolfe ISBN 0723408394 (1984-00-00)
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? Facciola. S. Cornucopia - A Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications ISBN 0-9628087-0-9 (1990-00-00)
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? 7.07.1 Chopra. R. N., Nayar. S. L. and Chopra. I. C. Glossary of Indian Medicinal Plants (Including the Supplement). Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi. (1986-00-00)
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? 8.08.1 Clapham, Tootin and Warburg. Flora of the British Isles. Cambridge University Press (1962-00-00)
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? Hatfield. A. W. How to Enjoy your Weeds. Frederick Muller Ltd ISBN 0-584-10141-4 (1977-00-00)
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