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 …

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 …

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 …

Buttercup is a genus of perennial or annual herbs in the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). The genus of more than 1,700 species is found worldwide, especially in cool, moist habitats.

Oct 23, 2024 · The buttercup flower is a delightful addition to any garden, bringing beauty, color, and charm. With the right care, including proper sunlight, well-draining soil, and regular …

Oct 31, 2025 · buttercup (plural buttercups) Any of many herbs, of the genus Ranunculus, having yellow flowers; the crowfoot. Any flower of the genus Narcissus; a daffodil. Ellipsis of buttercup …

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.