description Celandine Overview
Celandine commonly refers to greater celandine, Chelidonium majus, a perennial herb in the poppy family, Papaveraceae. Native to Europe and parts of western Asia, it has divided leaves and small yellow flowers, followed by narrow seed capsules. When damaged, the stems release an orange-yellow latex containing toxic compounds; the sap was used in traditional European remedies for warts, although it can irritate skin and is unsafe to ingest.
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What is celandine?
Celandine commonly refers to greater celandine, Chelidonium majus. It is a perennial herb in the poppy family, Papaveraceae.
What color are celandine flowers?
Greater celandine produces small yellow flowers. Its divided leaves and narrow seed capsules are also useful identification features.
What happens when greater celandine is damaged?
Damaged stems release a colored yellow-orange sap. The plant should not be eaten or used medicinally without expert guidance because its sap contains active compounds.
Where does greater celandine grow naturally?
Chelidonium majus is native to Europe and parts of western Asia. It grows as a perennial herb rather than a woody shrub.
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