Chelidonium
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TaxonChelidonium
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Subdivision2-3, see text

Chelidonium, commonly known as celandines,[1] is a small genus of flowering plants in the poppy family, This genus is native to northern Africa and Eurasia, where they are widespread, ranging from western Europe to east Asia.[2]

This genus consists of herbaceous perennials. Leaves are alternate and deeply lobed. They produce yellow flowers.[3]

Species

Chelidonium is a small genus, consisting of two accepted species. These are:[2][4]

ImageNameDistribution
Chelidonium majusNative to Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia
Chelidonium asiaticumNative to eastern Asia

References

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  2. ^ Chelidonium L. Kew Botanical Gardens
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  4. ^ "Chelidonium". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 16 May 2023.