Ficaria verna

Photo Credit: 
Leslie J. Mehrhoff
University of Conn.
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Nice yellow flowers, but very agressive. Will form solid mats in very moist areas. All foliage disappears by early summer so begin eradication during bloom.

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Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
lesser celandine
Alternate Scientific Names: 
Ranunculus ficaria
Type: 
Non-Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Native Region: 
Asia
Europe
Invasive Level: 
Level 1
Moisture: 
Moist
Wet
Light: 
Part Shade
Shade
Ephemeral
Groundcover

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