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Greater Celandine - Chelidonium majus

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Greater Celandine Greater Celandine - Chelidonium majus dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 25 May 2021, 4:58 p.m. 19 May 2021, 3:56 p.m.
Greater Celandine Greater Celandine - Chelidonium majus dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 11 May 2021, 7:09 p.m. 9 May 2021, 5:18 p.m.
Greater Celandine Greater Celandine - Chelidonium majus dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 11 May 2021, 7:09 p.m. 9 May 2021, 5:17 p.m.
Greater Celandine Greater Celandine - Chelidonium majus dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 11 May 2021, 7:09 p.m. 9 May 2021, 5:18 p.m.
Greater Celandine Greater Celandine - Chelidonium majus dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 11 May 2021, 7:09 p.m. 9 May 2021, 5:18 p.m.
Greater Celandine Greater Celandine - Chelidonium majus dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 11 May 2021, 7:09 p.m. 9 May 2021, 5:18 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread and fairly frequent throughout the UK but more so towards the South West. Habitat includes: Likes damp shaded places such as woodland rides, hedgerows, roadside verges, wasteland, paths, crevices in old walls etc. Height: Up to 90 cm. Flowers: April to October. Other names include: Celandine Poppy. Has been present since the Roman times.