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Buttercups contain a toxic compound called protoanemonin, which can cause a bitter taste and is harmful if ingested. This chemical serves as a defense mechanism against herbivores, deterring them from eating the plant. Additionally, the bitterness can signal to animals that the buttercup is not suitable for consumption, helping the plant to survive and reproduce.

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