Lesser Celandine: Botanical name Ficaria verna
Ficaria from Latin for “fig” from the appearance of the root tubers. Verna from Latin vernus meaning “spring-like”. Part of large genus “Ranunculus”, which has about 600 species including “Buttercup” and “Marsh Marigold”. I suspect that there was confusion naming this plant. It flowers before “Swallows”Read More
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