Chelidonium (Noun)
Meaning
One species: greater celandine.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The greater celandine, also known as Chelidonium, is a plant that has been used in herbal medicine for centuries.
- Chelidonium majus, the greater celandine, is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia.
- The Chelidonium plant contains a range of bioactive compounds, including alkaloids and saponins.
- In traditional medicine, Chelidonium has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including liver and gallbladder problems.
- Chelidonium majus has been naturalized in North America, where it can be found growing in shaded, moist areas.