Lesser Celandine |
Ranunculus ficaria |
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Common in woods and grassland in Spring, one of the first flowers to show, carpeting the ground in places Flower diameter c 20-35 mm ID: Has 7-12 yellow petals, leaves untoothed. Other features: Leaves dark green and fleshy, inverted heart-shaped with long stalks, easy to recognize when not in flower. Marsh Marigold has similar but much larger leaves which unlike the Celandine's are distinctly toothed. |
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Photo ©
Carl Farmer |
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Photo ©
Carl Farmer |