Lesser Celandine: Botanical name Ficaria verna

On June 11, 2022 By Simon Papworth

• Wildflowers

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