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PLEASE NOTE:
"Poisonous" does not mean deadly. Some manifestations of toxicity are subtle. The dose, as always, determines if a plant is safe source of nutrients or a toxic hazard.

Scientific Name: Ranunculus spp.

Common Name: Buttercup, Crowfoot

Species Most Often Affected: cattle, goats, horses

Poisonous Parts: all

Primary Poisons: protoanemonin

Questions possibly pertaining to Ranunculus spp.:

Have you ever heard cattle dying from eating buttercup?

Are buttercups dangerous to horses?

Are buttercups dangerous to horses?

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