Also known as Blister Buttercup · Blisterwort · Celery Buttercup
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Celery-Leaved Buttercup (Ranunculus sceleratus) is a wetland annual with distinctive celery-like leaves and bright yellow flowers. It thrives in wet environments.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade.
75% intensity
Prefers bright light but tolerates some shade, especially in warmer climates.
Keep soil consistently moist to wet.
100% intensity
Prefers boggy or damp conditions.
Loam, Clay, Sandy, Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
50% intensity
Cool to moderate temperatures.
50% intensity
Prefers cooler conditions and can be sensitive to extreme heat.
Low feeding requirements.
25% intensity
Does not require heavy fertilization; can grow in moderately fertile soil.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 4/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 4/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Contains protoanemonin, a substance that is irritating to skin and mucous membranes. If ingested, it can cause gastrointestinal upset. All parts of the plant are toxic.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Celery-leaved buttercup thrives in consistently moist to wet conditions. Water regularly to keep the soil saturated, especially during its growing season.
Avoid letting the soil dry out completely, as this can stress the plant. It naturally grows in damp meadows and ditches.
Pruning is generally not required for Celery-leaved Buttercup, as it is a self-limiting annual or short-lived perennial. Remove any dead or spent foliage at the end of the season to maintain tidiness.
Allow plants to self-seed if natural spread is desired.
Celery-leaved buttercup primarily self-seeds readily in suitable conditions. Seeds can be collected from dried flower heads and sown in moist soil in the autumn or early spring.
It can also be propagated by division of established clumps in spring.
Repotting is typically not a concern for this species as it is often grown as an annual or allowed to naturalize. If growing in containers and wishing to maintain it, repot in spring into fresh, moist, and nutrient-rich compost when the plant becomes root-bound.
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Photos of Celery-Leaved Buttercup (Ranunculus sceleratus)
Where Celery-Leaved Buttercup (Ranunculus sceleratus) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Ranunculus |
| Species | Ranunculus sceleratus |
Similar in genus Ranunculus
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