Ranunculus lanuginosus is a medium height herbaceous perennial. Its mid green leaves are palmate with up to five lobes, have double serrate margins and are up to 12cm long and 8cm broad. Its stems are covered in fine hairs.
In lawns and pastures, promote healthy grass by overseeding, fertilizing as needed, and not over-grazing.
Ranunculus or Persian buttercup plants grow well in a container but needs it needs optimal protection from frost, and strong light.
All Ranunculus (buttercup) species are poisonous when eaten fresh, but their acrid taste and the blistering of the mouth caused by their poison means they are usually left uneaten.
