NOUN | plant | pilewort, lesser celandine, Ranunculus ficaria | perennial herb native to Europe but naturalized elsewhere having heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers resembling buttercups |
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Meaning | perennial herb native to Europe but naturalized elsewhere having heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers resembling buttercups; its tuberous roots have been used as a poultice to relieve piles. | |
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Synonyms | lesser celandine, Ranunculus ficaria | |
Member of | Ranunculus, genus Ranunculus | annual, biennial or perennial herbs |
Broader | flower | A plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms |
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