The common name for celandine is Greater Celandine.
It is a herbaceous perennial plant with bright yellow flowers and is often found in gardens and waste areas. The plant is also known as Tetterwort and Swallowwort due to its historical use for treating skin conditions.
While it is called Greater Celandine to distinguish it from Lesser Celandine ( Ficaria verna), the plant's official botanical name is Chelidonium majus.
The plant's name comes from the Greek word "chelidon," meaning "swallow," as it was believed to bloom when swallows returned each spring.
The juice of the plant has been used for centuries to treat skin conditions and warts, but it is important to note that Greater Celandine is toxic and should not be ingested.
