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Celandine

Chelidonium majus

Photo by ForestDragon
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Field Notes

Description:

Yellow flowers with four petals. Intricately lobed, long leaves. Saffron-colored sap. Perennial.

Habitat:

Bronx Zoo in an "in-between" area.

Notes:

Introduced from Europe. Apparently poisonous to chickens. May have medicinal use (as per Wikipedia page).

Reference Links:

Chelidonium, PLANTS Profile for Chelidonium majus (celandine) | USDA PLANTS

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