noun

• A common plant of the buttercup family which produces yellow flowers in the early spring.

  See also greater celandine

  Ranunculus ficaria, family Ranunculaceae

  ‘Spring flowers which can be spotted in the wood at this time of year include the yellow celandine, marsh marigold and wood anemone (also known as wind flower).’

  More example sentences

  • ‘Spring flowers - celandines, primroses, violets, wood anemones - were followed by pyramid and early purple orchids, wild thyme and rockrose.’
  • ‘A member of the poppy family, the celandine plant is distinct for its golden yellow flower and bright orange milky juice.’
  • ‘Palmatine is a constituent of many of these plants, which include goldthread, yellow root, Oregon grape, celandine, and barberry.’
  • ‘Verges were yellow and white with celandine and stitchwort.’