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Ranunculus acris
⚠️ Introduced from Europe — now naturalized across Alberta pastures, meadows, and ditches, and listed by the Alberta Invasive Plants Council. Despite its cheerful glossy yellow five-petaled flowers, all parts contain protoanemonin, which blisters skin and is moderately toxic to livestock causing diarrhea, mouth blistering, and occasionally blindness. Looks like a meadow treasure but is best removed from pastures.
Quick Facts
Distribution
Introduced throughout Alberta — pastures, ditches, meadows
Light
Full sun to part shade
Bloom Time
May–Aug
Soil
Tolerates many soils; thrives in moist pastures
Water
Moderate to wet
Growing & Cultivation
Propagation
(Not recommended — invasive) Spreads aggressively by seed.
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