Celandine refers to two distinct plants, one deemed 'lesser' and one 'greater', each from different families. While hiking, I spotted lesser celandine along the stream but found greater celandine uphill.
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Yellow Flowers
The yellow flowers of celandines make it identifiable; they brighten up woodlands and gardens in spring. The garden pathway was lined with celandine, their yellow blooms catching the sun.
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Medicinal Use
Historically, celandine has been recognized for medicinal properties, though it should be used with caution. Ancient herbalists used celandine to treat warts and skin irritations.