California Buttercup (Ranunculus californicus)

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

Ranunculus californicus is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from May to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring in soups, or mixed with cereals when making bread etc. — It is usually ground into a powder and can then be used as a mush with water, a flavouring in soups, or mixed with cereals when making bread etc.

Habitat & North American Range

Grassy bluffs by the coast. Grassland and open woodland from sea level to 2000 metres. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)