Quelpaertensis Buttercup (Ranunculus quelpaertensis)

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

Ranunculus quelpaertensis is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). 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 or wet soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - cooked. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. — Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.

Habitat & North American Range

Wet places in lowland and mountains all over Japan. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)