lesser celandine


noun

a Eurasian plant, Ranunculus ficaria, of the buttercup family, having heart-shaped leaves and glossy yellow flowers, naturalized in North America.
Also called pilewort.

Origin of lesser celandine

First recorded in 1885–90

British Dictionary definitions for lesser celandine

lesser celandine

noun

a Eurasian ranunculaceous plant, Ranunculus ficaria, having yellow flowers and heart-shaped leaves Also called: pilewort Compare greater celandine