Description
Ranunculus songaricus (also called Songar Buttercup, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China and Japan. It grows in grasslands, shrublands, and forests, and can reach up to 10 cm in height.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus songaricus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as skin inflammation, fever, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ranunculus songaricus has yellow flowers with five petals and numerous yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have round, flat cotyledons.
Where to Find Ranunculus songaricus
Ranunculus songaricus is native to Central Asia and can be found in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Mongolia.