Chelidonium glaucum, celandine
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Chelidonium glaucum, celandine
Illustration from the Botany Library held at the Natural History Museum, London
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Celandine Chelidonium Eudicot Eudicotinae Papaveraceae Ranunculales Angiospermae Chelidonium Majus Dicot Dicotyledon Greater Celandine Magnoliophyta
EDITORS COMMENTS
Chelidonium glaucum, commonly known as greater celandine or yellow touch-me-not, is a vibrant and intricately beautiful flowering plant belonging to the Papaveraceae family, specifically the Ranunculales order, and the Eudicot clade. This exquisite illustration showcases the plant in all its glory, with its distinctive yellow, cup-shaped flowers adorned with prominent black veins and a central red spot. The greater celandine is a herbaceous perennial plant, native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is a Eudicot, which means it is a type of flowering plant that possesses two seed leaves (cotyledons) upon germination. The plant's name, Chelidonium, is derived from the Greek words "chele" meaning horseshoe and "don" meaning tooth, likely referring to the shape of the plant's leaves. The greater celandine is an important plant in traditional medicine, with various parts of the plant being used to treat a range of ailments, including skin conditions, gastrointestinal issues, and liver problems. The plant's sap contains a photosensitizing compound, which, when in contact with the skin and exposed to sunlight, can cause a painful rash and blisters, earning it the common name "touch-me-not." This stunning botanical illustration, held in the esteemed Botany Library at the Natural History Museum in London, is a testament to the intricate beauty and complexity of the natural world. The illustration's meticulous attention to detail and vibrant color palette bring the greater celandine to life, allowing us to appreciate the plant's unique characteristics and appreciate its place in the vast tapestry of the plant kingdom.
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