Etymology: Chelidonium: Greek chelidon for "swallow". Ancient folklore tells that this plant tends to flower when the swallows return to nest in the spring until fall when they leave.
Plants: erect, biennial/perennial, 12"-32" tall forb, yellowish sap; stems branched, leafy, ribbed
Leaves: several, alternate, deeply lobed and pinnately-divided
Flowers: yellow, 4-parted, 3/4" wide; inflorescence a small, umbel-like cluster; blooms May-Aug.
Habitat: moderate moisture
Hazardous: Careful, this plant is hazardous!
Invasiveness: Prohibited/Restricted Invasive - Eradicate!
Conservation Status: Introduced - naturalized; ecologically invasive
Plants: erect, biennial/perennial, 12"-32" tall forb, yellowish sap; stems branched, leafy, ribbed
Leaves: several, alternate, deeply lobed and pinnately-divided
Flowers: yellow, 4-parted, 3/4" wide; inflorescence a small, umbel-like cluster; blooms May-Aug.
Habitat: moderate moisture
Hazardous: Careful, this plant is hazardous!
Invasiveness: Prohibited/Restricted Invasive - Eradicate!
Conservation Status: Introduced - naturalized; ecologically invasive
Flora of North America: Flora of North America WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin invasive species including decription, habitats, control methods USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos David G. Smith's "Delaware Wilflowers": Beautiful photographs; descriptions Purple Sage - Ethnobotanical Information: Detailed usage, preparation, and other helpful information Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada"
Christopher Noll
Christopher Noll
Kurt Stüber
Kenneth J. Sytsma
Christopher Noll
Merel R. Black
Merel R. Black
Merel R. Black
Kurt Stüber
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Robert W. Freckmann
Botanical Illustration
Botanical Illustration
Christopher Noll
Botanical Illustration
