Description
Ranunculus gayeri (also called Gayer's Buttercup, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It typically grows in moist habitats, such as meadows, marshes, and damp woods. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers with five petals.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus gayeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used for decoration. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus gayeri is a hardy perennial that grows best in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall and the plants should be divided in the spring.