Corn Buttercup (Ranunculus arvensis)

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

Ranunculus arvensis is a ANNUAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). It is not frost tender. It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Flies. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

A weed of cornfields, especially on calcareous soils. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)