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Bulbous buttercup
Ranunculus bulbosus
Family: Ranunculaceae
Pet & Human Safety
People: Not researchedPets: Toxic to pets
ASPCA's whole-genus Buttercup page lists buttercups as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. It names protoanemonin (an irritant) as the toxic principle and lists vomiting, diarrhea, depression, loss of appetite, drooling, mouth ulcers and a wobbly gait as signs. The page is for Ranunculus species in general, not R. bulbosus by name; do not treat this plant as pet-safe.
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Poison control
If someone has collapsed, cannot be woken, is having a seizure or has trouble breathing, call 911 now. For any other possible poisoning, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.
Emergency number source: U.S. federal law (47 U.S.C. § 251(e)(3)), read 2026-10-07.
Naturalist Lore
Historical Background & Breeding Lore
The history of this plant and its name, and how it was bred, where we have them.
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How to prepare the soil, when and what to feed, and how and when to prune where that applies.
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Botanical Anatomy & Characteristics
How the flowers and leaves are built and which pollinators visit, where we have them.
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Field Doctor
What can go wrong with this plant and what to do about it, where we have them.
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Vintage Plates
Old botanical drawings from public libraries are in the app, for plants where we have them.
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