Chelidonium Explained

Chelidonium, commonly known as celandines, 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.[1]

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

Species

Chelidonium is a small genus, consisting of two accepted species. These are:[1] [2]

Image NameDistribution
Chelidonium majus Native to Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia
Chelidonium asiaticum Native to eastern Asia

Notes and References

  1. http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:31637-1 Chelidonium L.
  2. Web site: Plants of the World Online . Chelidonium . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . 16 May 2023 .