Greater Celandine
Chelidonium majus
Informations de Base
- Famille :
- Papaveraceae
- Catégorie :
- Fleur Sauvage
- Statut :
- Least Concern
- Floraison :
- April - October
Description
A distinctive plant with bright yellow flowers and orange latex that oozes from broken stems. Name comes from Greek for "swallow" as it flowers when swallows arrive.
Habitat
Walls, hedgerows, shady places, waste ground
Caractéristiques
- height:
- 30-90 cm
- flower Color:
- Yellow
- leaf Type:
- Pinnately lobed, grey-green beneath
- growth Form:
- Perennial herb
🌿 Usages Médicinaux
Orange latex traditionally used to treat warts and corns. Internal use for liver and gallbladder problems.
⚠️ Toxic in large doses. Orange latex is caustic and can irritate skin. Internal use requires professional guidance.