Chelidonium japonicum,
a perennial, 30-50cm in height, inhabits forests in fields
and mountains, growing in crowds. Radical leaves are of an
imparipinnate compound leaf with long petioles; leaflets have
irregular serrations and notches. The flowers are yellow and
approximately 4cm in diameter. Capsules are linear, about four
centimeters in length. Bloom time: April-June. |