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Celandine Poppy

Chelidonium diphyllum

Celandine Poppy is a bright yellow flower that blooms in the spring. It grows in shady places and has beautiful, delicate petals that look like little cups.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Celandine Poppy is a striking woodland wildflower, flaunting vibrant yellow, cup-shaped flowers with four delicate petals. Its deeply lobed, blue-green leaves form a lush clump, creating a bright contrast against the dim forest floor.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRanunculalesFamilyPapaveraceaeGenusStylophorum
Celandine Poppy
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Celandine Poppy

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

Amazingly, tiny ants act as its personal gardeners, burying seeds that sprout into new plants!

If you gently break a stem, you'll see a surprising bright orange sap, like a secret plant juice!

Its dazzling yellow blooms make gloomy forest floors look like they're covered in sunshine!

This vibrant wildflower can live for many years, returning each spring to brighten the same forest patch!

Special abilities

Ability

Early Bird Bloomer

Celandine Poppy can grow and bloom very early, capturing crucial sunlight before trees leaf out fully.

Ability

Seed Slinger

Celandine Poppy can launch its mature seeds using a spring-like capsule, helping them spread effectively.

Ability

Ant Ally

Celandine Poppy's seeds wear a delicious fatty snack, luring ants to carry them to new spots for planting.

Measurements & details

Height
30-45 cm
Spread
30-45 cm
Flower Size
3-5 cm
Bloom Season
Spring-early summer
Edible
No
Toxicity
Mild
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Bombus impatiens

Collects nectar and pollen.

pollinates

Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Visits flowers for pollen.

symbiotic with

Silky Field Ant

Formica subsericea

Disperses seeds for reward.

eaten by

White-tailed Deer

Odocoileus virginianus

Browses its foliage.

Traits

Also known as

Wood Poppy

Collections

Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Always look but don't touch wild plants, as some can be harmful.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Celandine Poppy?

30-45 cm

How wide does Celandine Poppy spread?

30-45 cm

How big are the flowers on Celandine Poppy?

3-5 cm

When does Celandine Poppy bloom?

Spring-early summer

Is Celandine Poppy edible?

No

Is Celandine Poppy toxic?

Mild

What is Celandine Poppy's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Celandine Poppy pollinated?

Insect

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