celandine

/ˈsɛlənˌdaɪn/
noun
  1. A small plant with yellow flowers that blooms in early spring, also called lesser celandine.
    • The celandine flowers appeared along the riverbank in March.
    • She picked a bunch of celandine for a wildflower bouquet.
    • Celandine often grows in damp, shady places.
  2. A taller plant with yellow flowers and orange sap, also called greater celandine, used in traditional medicine.
    • The orange sap of celandine can stain your fingers.
    • He planted celandine in the herb garden for its medicinal properties.
    • Greater celandine has been used to treat warts for centuries.
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