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lesser celandine

American  

noun

  1. a Eurasian plant, Ranunculus ficaria, of the buttercup family, having heart-shaped leaves and glossy yellow flowers, naturalized in North America.

lesser celandine British  

noun

  1. Also called: pilewort.  a Eurasian ranunculaceous plant, Ranunculus ficaria, having yellow flowers and heart-shaped leaves Compare greater celandine

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Etymology

Origin of lesser celandine

First recorded in 1885–90

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