Alpine Buttercup (Ranunculus Alpestris) is a perennial herb in the Ranunculaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-7. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Ranunculus alpestris is a compact, clump-forming, sometimes evergreen, short-lived perennial with kidney-shaped, palmately-lobed, glossy, dark green leaves and bright yellow flowers.