Uses
Toxic parts
All parts of the plant are poisonous
[1], the toxins being destroyed by heat or by drying
[2]. The plant also has a strongly acrid juice that can cause blistering to the skin
[2][3].
Edible uses
Notes
Leaves - cooked and used as a pot-herb
[4][5]. A famine food, used when all else fails, and I would rather give it a miss even then[K]! See the notes above on toxicity.
Root - must be dried beforehand and thoroughly cooked
[6]. Personally, I would rather give this one a miss[K], see the notes above on toxicity.
Material uses
There are no material uses listed for Ranunculus repens.
The entire plant is analgesic and rubefacient
[7]. A poultice of the chewed leaves has been used in the treatment of sores, muscular aches and rheumatic pains
[7]. Some caution is advised in the use of this plant, see the notes above on toxicity.
Ecology
Ecosystem niche/layer
Ecological Functions
Nothing listed.
Forage
Nothing listed.
Shelter
Nothing listed.
Propagation
Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. A very common weed, it doesn't really need any help from us.
Division in spring. Very easy, though probably totally unnecessary, larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions.
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Cultivation
Prefers a moist loamy soil on the heavy side.
A rampantly spreading weed of grassland, few gardeners would want to introduce it to their land[K].
A greedy plant, inhibiting the growth of nearby plants, especially legumes
[8].
Crops
Problems, pests & diseases
Associations & Interactions
There are no interactions listed for Ranunculus repens. 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 repens.
Descendants
Cultivars
Varieties
None listed.
Subspecies
None listed.
Full Data
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Taxonomy
Binomial name
Ranunculus repens
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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? Stary. F. Poisonous Plants. Hamlyn ISBN 0-600-35666-3 (1983-00-00)
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? 2.02.1 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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? 4.04.1 Hedrick. U. P. Sturtevant's Edible Plants of the World. Dover Publications ISBN 0-486-20459-6 (1972-00-00)
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? 5.05.1 Tanaka. T. Tanaka's Cyclopaedia of Edible Plants of the World. Keigaku Publishing (1976-00-00)
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? 6.06.1 Gunther. E. Ethnobotany of Western Washington. University of Washington Press ISBN 0-295-95258-X (1981-00-00)
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? 7.07.17.2 Moerman. D. Native American Ethnobotany Timber Press. Oregon. ISBN 0-88192-453-9 (1998-00-00)
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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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? Clapham, Tootin and Warburg. Flora of the British Isles. Cambridge University Press (1962-00-00)
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