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Spring–Summer
Greater Celandine
Chelidonium majus
Family: Papaveraceae
Green & Freshgreenherbal
SeasonSpring–Summer
OriginEurope, western Asia
IntensityFaint
LifespanPerennial
About This Flower
Green & Fresh · Spring–Summer bloomer
Celandine's bright yellow four-petalled flowers dot hedgebanks and old walls from spring to midsummer, its latex-yellow sap giving it a sharp, green-herbal character in folk medicine and lore.
Symbolism & Meaning
joys to come, future happiness
In the Victorian language of flowers, greater celandine means “Joys to come”.
Habitat & Environment
Europe, western Asia
Greater Celandine is native to Europe, western Asia.
Quick Reference
- Scientific NameChelidonium majus
- FamilyPapaveraceae
- Native ToEurope, western Asia
- Bloom SeasonSpring–Summer
- LifespanPerennial
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