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Ranunculaceae
Persian Buttercup
Ranunculus asiaticus
Radiant charm, attractiveness, charm.
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Genus
- Ranunculus
- Native to
- Eastern Mediterranean, Southwest Asia, Northeast Africa
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Type
- tuberous perennial
- Height
- 30–60 cm
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, sandy, rich
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 8–10
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Ranunculus flowers can have up to 130 tissue-thin petals, giving them a rose-like appearance.
- The name 'Ranunculus' comes from Latin for 'little frog' — many species grow near water.
- The classic children's game of holding a buttercup under a chin to see if someone 'likes butter' works because the petals reflect UV and yellow light.
- Ranunculus are among the most sought-after flowers in modern floristry, especially for weddings.
- All parts of wild buttercups are toxic and can blister skin — but cultivated ranunculus are generally handled safely.