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Celandine Poppy/Wood Poppy

Plant Leaf

Full Plant

Stylophorum diphyllum, Celadine Poppy

Plant Berry/Flower

Latin Name: Stylophorum diphyllum

Flower Description:

Poppy-like bright yellow flowers with four petals.

FamilyPoppy
Season BloomApril - June
HabitatPart shade to full shade, medium to wet soil
CyclePerennial
Height1-2"
Leaf DescriptionBlue-green pinnately lobed foliage is silvery below. Stems contain a bright yellow sap which was formerly used as a dye by Native Americans.
Soil Type Wet
Light Source Shade, Partial Shade
LocationWoodland