Water Crowfoot (Ranunculus aquatilis)

Family: Ranunculaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Ranunculus aquatilis is a ANNUAL/PERENNIAL. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Flies, bees. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The entire plant has been boiled and eaten. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. — The entire plant has been boiled and eaten.; Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.

Habitat & North American Range

Ponds, ditches and streams throughout lowland Britain. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)