common water crowfoot
Also known as: lodewort; ram's foot; ram's wort; water anemone; water crowfoot; water snowcups; water buttercup
R. aquatilis is a short-lived aquatic perennial with submerged leaves divided into thread-like segments, and palmately lobed floating leaves, and solitary white flowers 2cm across in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- common water crowfoot (Ranunculus aquatilis)
- Genus
- Ranunculus
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
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- Toxicity
- Aquatic
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of common water crowfoot
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Quick identification of common water crowfoot
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common water crowfoot care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown as soon as ripe
Growing
GrowingGrow in muddy pool margins in water 15-60cm deep, in full sun. Will grow in still or slow moving water
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, a rust and grey moulds
Pests
Generally pest-free
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