Plant
Lesser Celandine
Wildflower
A spring ephemeral that carpets damp woodland floors in glossy golden stars before the trees come into leaf, then disappears underground by summer.
💡 Fun Facts
- Its glossy golden stars are some of the earliest flowers of the year, opening in late winter.
- The shiny petals open wide in sunshine and close up tight when it is cold or cloudy.
- By early summer the whole plant vanishes underground to rest until next spring.
📅 Through the Year
- Flowering:February to April
- Dormant:June to January