Trending: lesser celandine (Ficaria verna) — 812 observations this week
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Summary
iNaturalistLesser celandine has become the most observed plant species on iNaturalist this week with 812 research-grade observations, reflecting significant citizen science engagement with this early spring wildflower.
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Key Findings
812 research-grade observations recorded in a single week
Lesser celandine ranks among the most observed plant species on iNaturalist
Weekly observation surge indicates peak spring phenological activity across regions
Original Abstract
lesser celandine is among the most observed plant species this week with 812 research-grade observations.
This connects to 9 other discoveries — 1 species, 3 topics, 5 related articles
Species Mentioned
Ficaria verna, commonly known as lesser celandine or pilewort, is a low-growing, hairless perennial flowering plant in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae. It has fleshy dark green, heart-shaped leaves and distinctive flowers with bright yellow, glossy petals. Native to Europe and Western Asia, it...
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