Ranunculus sceleratus
Celery-leaved buttercup
Ranunculus sceleratus, commonly known as celery-leaved buttercup, is an annual herb that can grow up to half a meter tall. It has deeply lobed or divided leaves with small blades, borne on long petioles. The flowers are small, typically 5-10 mm across, with five or fewer yellow petals and reflexed sepals. The fruit is an achene borne in clusters.
Details
Ranunculales
Ranunculaceae
Ranunculus
The plant contains the toxic substance protoanemonin, with cursed buttercup being particularly high in this compound at 2.5%. Protoanemonin can cause skin irritations, burns, and blisters upon contact, and ingestion can lead to severe irritation of the skin and mucous membranes, pain, burning sensations, tongue inflammation, and increased salivation.
Summer
Spring
0.5 meters
Yellow
Wet and moist habitats, including ponds and streambanks.
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