Kochii Buttercup (Ranunculus kochii)

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

Ranunculus kochii is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from April to June. 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 and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Shoots, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young stems. No more details are given. Petals. No more details are given. Caution is advised for both these uses, see the notes above on toxicity. — No more details are given.; No more details are given.; Caution is advised for both these uses, see the notes above on toxicity.

Habitat & North American Range

Rocky slopes near melting snow, to 3000 metres in Turkey. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)