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

iNaturalist · 2026-04-04

A research-grade observation of lesser celandine, an invasive plant from Europe, has been recorded along the Rahway River in Cranford, NJ. This confirms the species' continued spread through riparian corridors in New Jersey.

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A confirmed, research-grade observation of lesser celandine (Ficaria verna) was recorded at the Rahway River in Cranford, NJ.

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The sighting occurs in a riparian (riverside) habitat, which is a known pathway for this invasive species to spread rapidly across landscapes.

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The observation contributes citizen science data to the broader tracking of this invasive species' range expansion in the northeastern United States.