Chelidonium majus (Greater Celandine)


Botanical Information

FamilyPapaveraceae
GenusChelidonium
Speciesmajus
CategoryPerennials
OriginNative to Europe and western Asia.
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height30-120 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

Leaf Description Crenate and lobed, measuring to 30 cm long.
Flower DescriptionConsist of four yellow petals, each petal measuring to about 1 cm long, with two sepals.

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