— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Buttercup (Ranunculus pallasii). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Buttercup (Ranunculus pallasii) is a perennial forb or herb native to the Arctic and subarctic regions of North America and Asia, including Alaska, Kamchatka, Khabarovsk, Labrador, Magadan, and parts of Canada such as Manitoba and Quebec. Buttercup (Latin: Ranunculus pallasii) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Buttercup is most often used to support digestion. Each claim is rated by evidence strength — see the full profile for citations.
Buttercup is generally considered safe when used at traditional doses. Always consult a clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children.
Buttercup is a member native to ASK, KAM, KHA, KRA, KUR, and LAB. Buttercup thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist to wet soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Buttercup grows best in full sun, partial sun/shade light, moist, wet water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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