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| Identification |
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Genus
Chelidonium
Species
majus
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
greater celandine
Family
PAPAVERACEAE
Specimen number
S5092
Data source
MedPl p185;Poison p100
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Biennial
Life span
2 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Prostrate
Overall height
1' - 2'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Juice
Whole plant
Poisonous indications
It contains chelidonine and other alkaloids in the orange-yellow stem juice which causes vomiting, bloody diarrhea, circulatory disorders.
Internal poison
yes
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
sedative
bronchiolytic
cholagogue
detoxifier
sedative
emollient
Medicinal parts
Aerial parts
Latex
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
yes
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
yes
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Chelidonium majus has numerous traditional medicinal uses. Some of its many uses are: as a sedative, as a bronchiolytic, as a cholagogue and as a detoxifier. More uses are listed in the medicinal properties section. Greater celandine requires professional guidance for safe usage. It is illegal in some countries to possess or use this plant without proper certification. The aerial parts and the latex are used in herbal preparations. This whole plant is toxic. It is poisonous if ingested. It contains chelidonine and other alkaloids in the orange-yellow stem juice which causes vomiting, bloody diarrhea, circulatory disorders.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Chelidonium majus is a biennial. Flowers: Greater celandine has 4 petaled flowers up to 3/4 inch in diameter. Blossoms appear in April and continue through August. The blossoms are usually a yellow color.
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