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Ficaria

Ficaria is a small genus of several species of plants in the family Ranunculaceae, which were previously grouped with Ranunculus. The genus includes Ficaria verna, known as fig buttercup or lesser celandine, and related species. The name "Ficaria" is Classical Latin for fig. Plants in the genus are closely related to true buttercups, but generally have only three sepals and swollen smooth achenes.

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lesser celandine (Ficaria verna) observed in Rahway River, Cranford, NJ, US

Lesser celandine spreads aggressively through stream corridors and can take over your local park or garden in early spring...

Lesser Celandine invasive-species / urban-ecology

lesser celandine (Ficaria verna) observed in Mill Neck, NY, USA

Lesser celandine spreads aggressively in early spring before native wildflowers emerge, and once it takes hold in a park or...

Lesser Celandine invasive-species / urban-ecology

lesser celandine (Ficaria verna) observed in General Butler State Resort Park, Carrollton, KY, US

Lesser celandine spreads aggressively in shaded, moist areas like park trails and stream banks, crowding out native spring...

Lesser Celandine invasive-species / urban-ecology

Trending: lesser celandine (Ficaria verna) — 812 observations this week

Lesser celandine is quietly taking over lawns, stream banks, and woodland gardens across the eastern US and parts of Europe,...

Lesser Celandine invasive-species / phenology