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Search Term(s): Chelidonium majus   (1 record found)

PAPAVERACEAE
Poppy Family
Chelidonium majus  (greater celandine)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Chelidonium: swallow (bird); majus: larger
Native Plant
No
Life Form
Biennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
May
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☐ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☐ Kent
☐ Sussex

Habitat
Road banks, edges, moist woodlands
State Status
Non-native
Piedmont Status
Non-native
Coastal Plain Status
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Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
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Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
Eurasia
Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
Parts used: Entire Fresh Plant. Used internally as tea or tincture for treating inflammation and spastic conditions of the gallbladder and gastrointestinal tract. Topically, the fresh latex is used for common warts and ringworm. Caution: hepatotoxic in overdose.
ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
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