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Ranunculus hybrids

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ra-NUN-ku-lus HY-brids
This plant has low severity poison characteristics.
See below
Description

Usage:  Beds, borders, rock gardens, and fresh cut flowers

Organ:  Tuberous root

Hardiness:  Semi-hardy- Injured at temperatures below 28 degrees F (-2C) when planted

Poison Part:  All parts.

Poison Delivery Mode:  Ingestion, dermatitis.

Severity:  TOXIC ONLY IF LARGE QUANTITIES EATEN. SKIN IRRITATION MINOR, OR LASTING ONLY FOR A FEW MINUTES.

Found in:  Forest and natural areas, weedy in disturbed areas, landscape as herbaceous perennials.

See this plant in the following landscape:
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#problem for cats#problem for dogs#problem for horses
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#problem for cats#problem for dogs#problem for horses
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Ranunculus
    Species:
    hybrids
    Family:
    Ranunculaceae
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    Eastern Mediterranean
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Bulb
    Poisonous
  • Fruit:
    Fruit Type:
    Achene
    Fruit Description:
    Fruit a head of small, dry achenes.
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Good Cut
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Spring
    Flower Description:
    Flower yellow, thimblelike, often shiny
  • Leaves:
    Leaf Type:
    Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
    Leaf Arrangement:
    Alternate
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Description:
    leaves alternate, palmately lobed or divided
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Problems:
    Problem for Cats
    Problem for Dogs
    Problem for Horses
  • Poisonous to Humans:
    Poison Severity:
    Low
    Poison Symptoms:
    Ingestion causes burning of the mouth, abdominal pain, vomiting, depression, anorexia, hypersalivation, wobbly gait, and bloody diarrhea. Skin redness, burning sensation, and blisters following contact with cell sap.
    Poison Toxic Principle:
    Protoanemonin, released from the glycoside ranunculin.
    Causes Contact Dermatitis:
    Yes
    Poison Part:
    Bark
    Flowers
    Fruits
    Leaves
    Roots
    Sap/Juice
    Seeds
    Stems