lesser celandine

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lesser celandine

A Eurasian plant (Ranunculus ficaria) having heart-shaped leaves, solitary yellow flowers, and tuberous roots.

lesser celandine

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) a Eurasian ranunculaceous plant, Ranunculus ficaria, having yellow flowers and heart-shaped leaves Also called pilewort Compare greater celandine

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lesser celandine - perennial herb native to Europe but naturalized elsewhere having heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers resembling buttercups; its tuberous roots have been used as a poultice to relieve piles

pilewort, Ranunculus ficaria

flower - a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

genus Ranunculus, Ranunculus - annual, biennial or perennial herbs: buttercup; crowfoot

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