Ranunculus aquatilis
Common Water-Crowfoot
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Common Water-Crowfoot (Ranunculus aquatilis) - Description
Ranunculus aquatilis (common water-crowfoot, white water-crowfoot) is a plant species of the genus Ranunculus, native throughout most of Europe and western North America, and also northwest Africa. This is an aquatic plant, growing in mats on the surface of water. It has branching thread-like underwater leaves and toothed floater leaves. In fast flowing water the floaters may not be grown.
Common Water-Crowfoot (Ranunculus aquatilis) - Planting
Sow seeds in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe. More often than not you can purchase tuberous roots which are easily propagated in spring or fall. Divide in spring or fall.
Common Water-Crowfoot (Ranunculus aquatilis) - Pest
Prone to downy mildew, powdery mildew, spider mites and aphids.
Common Water-Crowfoot (Ranunculus aquatilis) - Interesting facts
All species of Ranunculus are poisonous to livestock. Fortunately, the horrible taste and mouth blistering poisons teach livestock to leave these plants alone. Contact with the sap may cause skin irritations.
Common Water-Crowfoot (Ranunculus aquatilis) - Soil and irrigation
Provide soils rich in organic matter.
