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lesser celandine

plant
Also known as: Ranunculus ficaria, pilewort
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The lesser celandine (Ficaria verna) is a yellow-flowered perennial herb native to Eurasia that has naturalized in North America. It belongs to the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae) and is also known as pilewort. The plant features heart-shaped leaves and typical buttercup flowers. The term "celandine" can also refer to plants in the poppy family (Papaveraceae), such as the greater celandine (Chelidonium majus), which has a history of use in herbalism for wart removal.12

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