Meadow buttercup (Ranunculus acris)
Meadow buttercup, also known as Tall buttercup, Meadowbloom
Ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) is a flowering plant indigenous to Europe. Recognized for its vibrant yellow blossoms, it is known by various nicknames, including St. James-wort and Tansy Ragwort. This plant is moderately toxic to both humans and livestock due to the presence of pyrrolizidine alkaloids.
Key Facts About Meadow buttercup
Attributes of Meadow buttercup
Lifespan
Perennial, Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
30 cm to 1.1 m
Spread
10 cm to 50 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
1 cm to 2.5 cm
Flower Color
Yellow
Scientific Classification of Meadow buttercup
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Ranunculales
Family
Buttercup
Genus
Ranunculus
Species
Meadow buttercup
Toxicity
Ingestion, Skin Contact