Celery-Leaved Buttercup (Ranunculus sceleratus)

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

Ranunculus sceleratus is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). It is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Flies. The plant is self-fertile. 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: Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young plant cooked. It is said to be not unwholesome if the plant is boiled and the water thrown away and then the plant cooked again. Caution is strongly advised, see the notes above on toxicity and below on medicinal uses. — Young plant cooked.; It is said to be not unwholesome if the plant is boiled and the water thrown away and then the plant cooked again.; Caution is strongly advised, see the notes above on toxicity and below on medicinal uses.

Habitat & North American Range

In and by slow streams, ditches and shallow ponds of mineral rich water and muddy bottoms, avoiding acid soils. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)