Graceful Buttercup (Ranunculus inamoeus)

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

Ranunculus inamoeus is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). 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. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root. Considered good to eat. No more details are given, but caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. — Considered good to eat.; No more details are given, but caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.

Habitat & North American Range

Open mountain meadows, moist banks and slopes. Meadows, rocky slopes, occasionally open woods at elevations of 2000 - 3500 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)