Chelidonium
Genus of flowering plants in the poppy family
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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]
| Chelidonium | |
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| Chelidonium asiaticum | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Ranunculales |
| Family: | Papaveraceae |
| Subfamily: | Papaveroideae |
| Tribe: | Chelidonieae |
| Genus: | Chelidonium L. |
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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 |
| Chelidonium asiaticum | Native to eastern Asia |
