Famine Foods Plants that are not normally considered as crops are consumed in times of famine

Ranunculus pennsylvanicus

Uses

China: leaves eaten.

Additional Information

Name Authority:: L.
Misc:: Leaf yields a small amount (ca. 0.12%) of a yellow oil. Also contains anemonin, in small amounts, not considered sufficient enough to be injurious.

Plant Classification Group:

Ranunculaceae

Plant Locations:

Asia
- China

Plant References:

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