Ranunculus auricomus

Ranunculus auricomus L.

Goldilocks Buttercup

Goldilocks Buttercup is a perennial herb known for its bright yellow flowers. It typically grows to a height of 30-50 centimeters and has deeply divided leaves, giving it a delicate appearance. The plant is often found in moist woods and at the margins of woods, thriving in base-rich soils such as those underlain by chalk or limestone. It is apomictic, meaning it reproduces asexually through seed development from unfertilized ova.

Details

Order:

Ranunculales

Family:

Ranunculaceae

Genus:

Ranunculus

Chemistry:

The plant contains various chemical compounds typical of the Ranunculus genus, including ranunculin and protoanemonin. These compounds contribute to the plant's toxicity and characteristic bitter taste.

Uses:

Flowering time:

April to June

Sowing time:

Spring

Plant height:

30-50 cm

Flower color:

Bright yellow

Suitable habitat:

Deciduous woodland, scrub, roadsides, churchyards, and sheltered moorland or mountain ledges

Info

Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.

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