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]
| Image | Name | Distribution |
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Chelidonium majus | Native to Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia |
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Chelidonium asiaticum | Native to eastern Asia |
References
- ^ "Chelidonium". The Encyclopedia of Life.
- ^ a b Chelidonium L. Kew Botanical Gardens
- ^ Zhang, Mingli; Grey-Wilson, Christopher. "Chelidonium". Flora of China. Vol. 7 – via eFloras.org, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.
- ^ "Chelidonium". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
External links
Media related to Chelidonium (Papaveraceae) at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Chelidonium at Wikispecies
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