Ranunculus adoneus
Alpine Buttercup · Snow Buttercup
About the plant
What it is and where it grows — not part of any germination protocol.
Safety
- Toxicity
- Poisonous to cattle, goats, horses. All parts. Protoanemonin. Stated for Ranunculus spp.
The plant
- Habit
- Perennial, Forb/herb
- Native range
- Native to the lower 48 states
Toxicity is noted only where a source states it. No note here is not a finding of safety.
Sources: PLANTS Database — USDA NRCS; Plants Poisonous to Livestock — Cornell University Department of Animal Science.
This source reports two treatments. Both are shown.
Protocol 1
DerivedN. C. Deno, 1993Difficulty High
Start around January 25, 2027 for a May 3 last frost.
Sow on the surface — do not cover
Temperature: 70°F 21°C Light: light
No stated waiting before sowing. Then 70 days to germinate.
38% germination in 7–70 days.
Six seeds of sixteen in light, against one in the dark.
Protocol 2
DerivedN. C. Deno, 1993Difficulty Very high
Start around March 15, 2027 for a May 3 last frost.
Sow and cover
Temperature: 70°F 21°C Light: dark
No stated waiting before sowing. Germination time not stated; 21 days assumed.
6% germination.
One seed of sixteen. Give this one light.