Ranunculus arvensis L.
Corn Buttercup
The corn buttercup, also known as field buttercup, is a flowering plant species native to Europe. It has been introduced to other continents such as North America and Australia, where it can sometimes be considered a weed. The plant is most often found in moist places like spring puddles in meadows.
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Ranunculales
Ranunculaceae
Ranunculus
Ranunculus arvensis contains ranunculin, which can be converted into protoanemonin upon crushing the plant. Protoanemonin is a highly irritating compound that can cause skin irritation and blistering. The plant also contains tannins, flavonoids, and other phenolic compounds.
The corn buttercup has no known medicinal uses. It is primarily considered a weed in agricultural settings.
Spring to Summer
10-30 cm
Yellow
Moist places such as spring puddles in meadows, arable fields
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