celandine
Definition
- Noun:
- A perennial herb (Chelidonium majus) with a branched woody stock and bright yellow flowers, also commonly called greater celandine.
- A North American annual plant (Stylophorum diphyllum or Impatiens capensis, depending on region) with usually yellow or orange flowers; it grows chiefly on wet, rather acid soil. This is also called lesser celandine or jewelweed.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The celandine is one of the first wildflowers to bloom in the spring.
- We found a patch of celandine growing near the stream bank.
Advanced Usage
- Botanical Context: In botanical writing, "celandine" is often specified as "greater celandine" (Old World species) or "lesser celandine" (different genera in the New World) to avoid confusion.
- Greater celandine has historically been used in herbal medicine.
Variants and Related Words
- Greater celandine: The common name for .
- Lesser celandine: A common name for (in Europe) or sometimes for (in North America).
- Celandine poppy: Another common name for .
Synonyms
- Swallowwort (for greater celandine).
- Jewelweed or touch-me-not (for the North American , sometimes called celandine).
Notes on Different Meanings
- The word "celandine" refers to different plant species in different geographical contexts. The primary link is the characteristic bright yellow or orange flower color.
Noun
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perennial herb with branched woody stock and bright yellow flowers
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North American annual plant with usually yellow or orange flowers; grows chiefly on wet rather acid soil
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