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Chelidonium
Chelidonium asiaticum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Ranunculales
Family: Papaveraceae
Subfamily: Papaveroideae
Tribe: Chelidonieae
Genus: Chelidonium
L.
Species

2-3, 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]

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

References

  1. ^ "Chelidonium" at the Encyclopedia of Life
  2. ^ a b Chelidonium L. Kew Botanical Gardens
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Chelidonium". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 16 May 2023.

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