e568Chelidonium, 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]
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 to three species, depending on the taxonomic treatment. These are:[2][4]
Chelidonium asiaticum – Native to eastern Asia
Chelidonium hylomeconoides – Native only to the Korean peninsula
Chelidonium majus – Native to Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia
