Lesser Celandine carpeting a riverine bottomland in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (4/6/2011).

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Lesser Celandine blooming in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (4/13/2014).

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Lesser Celandine in Baltimore Co., Maryland (3/19/2017).

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Lesser Celandine in Montgomery Co., Maryland (3/18/2017).

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Lesser Celandine in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (3/26/2011).

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Lesser Celandine in Montgomery Co., Maryland (4/3/2016).

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Lesser Celandine in Montgomery Co., Maryland (4/12/2014).

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Lesser Celandine in Charles Co., Maryland (4/3/2014).

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Lesser Celandine blooming in Howard Co., Maryland (4/17/2013).

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Lesser Celandine in Montgomery Co., Maryland (3/26/2021). (c) Greg Gurley, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/'>CC BY</a>). (Photo ID: 353542 - Psn: 78)

Lesser Celandine in Montgomery Co., Maryland (3/26/2021). (c) Greg Gurley, some rights reserved (CC BY).

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Lesser Celandine blooming in Howard Co., Maryland (4/4/2015).

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Lesser Celandine in Harford Co., Maryland (4/8/2021). (c) dragonflygems, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 358150 - Psn: 165)

Lesser Celandine in Harford Co., Maryland (4/8/2021). (c) dragonflygems, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Lesser Celandine in Baltimore City, Maryland (8/3/2020). (c) Alice Thompson, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 215237 - Psn: 200)

Lesser Celandine in Baltimore City, Maryland (8/3/2020). (c) Alice Thompson, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Lesser Celandine in Howard Co., Maryland (4/14/2018). (c) kwixted0, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 235279 - Psn: 200)

Lesser Celandine in Howard Co., Maryland (4/14/2018). (c) kwixted0, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Lesser Celandine in Prince George's Co., Maryland (3/10/2020). (c) Jenny Glenn, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 280825 - Psn: 200)

Lesser Celandine in Prince George's Co., Maryland (3/10/2020). (c) Jenny Glenn, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Lesser Celandine in Howard Co., Maryland (3/14/2020). (c) Kim Pause Tucker, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 285773 - Psn: 200)

Lesser Celandine in Howard Co., Maryland (3/14/2020). (c) Kim Pause Tucker, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Lesser Celandine in Montgomery Co., Maryland (4/4/2020). (c) Jane Hartman, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 286680 - Psn: 200)

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Lesser Celandine in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (4/12/2020). (c) Hollis Dahn, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 288015 - Psn: 200)

Lesser Celandine in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (4/12/2020). (c) Hollis Dahn, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Lesser Celandine in Talbot Co., Maryland (4/15/2020). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 288651 - Psn: 200)

Lesser Celandine in Talbot Co., Maryland (4/15/2020). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Lesser Celandine in Montgomery Co., Maryland (3/19/2020). (c) izzyei, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 314204 - Psn: 200)

Lesser Celandine in Montgomery Co., Maryland (3/19/2020). (c) izzyei, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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Lesser Celandine in Montgomery Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Wendy R Fredericks, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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Lesser Celandine in Baltimore Co., Maryland (3/28/2026). (c) Derek Hudgins, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>) (Photo ID: 1476923 - Psn: 200)

Lesser Celandine in Baltimore Co., Maryland (3/28/2026). (c) Derek Hudgins, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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Lesser Celandine in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved (Photo ID: 1476994 - Psn: 200)

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Lesser Celandine in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved (Photo ID: 1476995 - Psn: 200)

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Lesser Celandine in Garrett Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Kyle Klotz, all rights reserved (Photo ID: 1476996 - Psn: 200)

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Lesser Celandine in Prince George's Co., Maryland (3/30/2026). (c) Jgoldfish7, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>) (Photo ID: 1477900 - Psn: 200)

Lesser Celandine in Prince George's Co., Maryland (3/30/2026). (c) Jgoldfish7, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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Lesser Celandine in Frederick Co., Maryland (4/4/2026). No rights reserved

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Lesser Celandine in Harford Co., Maryland (4/6/2026). (c) Cole Tiemann, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>) (Photo ID: 1494066 - Psn: 200)

Lesser Celandine in Harford Co., Maryland (4/6/2026). (c) Cole Tiemann, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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Lesser Celandine in Baltimore Co., Maryland (4/10/2026). (c) Jesse C., some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>) (Photo ID: 1494891 - Psn: 200)

Lesser Celandine in Baltimore Co., Maryland (4/10/2026). (c) Jesse C., some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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Lesser Celandine in Prince George's Co., Maryland (4/23/2026). (c) Kat, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>) (Photo ID: 1494892 - Psn: 200)

Lesser Celandine in Prince George's Co., Maryland (4/23/2026). (c) Kat, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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Lesser Celandine in Frederick Co., Maryland (4/26/2026). (c) Carey Murphy, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>) (Photo ID: 1495914 - Psn: 200)

Lesser Celandine in Frederick Co., Maryland (4/26/2026). (c) Carey Murphy, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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Lesser Celandine in Montgomery Co., Maryland (4/23/2026). (c) epic2112, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>) (Photo ID: 1497107 - Psn: 200)

Lesser Celandine in Montgomery Co., Maryland (4/23/2026). (c) epic2112, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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Lesser Celandine in Montgomery Co., Maryland (4/23/2026). (c) epic2112, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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Lesser Celandine in Baltimore City, Maryland (4/28/2026). (c) matthewcarnevaleb, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>) (Photo ID: 1497406 - Psn: 200)

Lesser Celandine in Baltimore City, Maryland (4/28/2026). (c) matthewcarnevaleb, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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Lesser Celandine in Carroll Co., Maryland (5/2/2026). (c) dsara, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>) (Photo ID: 1500285 - Psn: 200)

Lesser Celandine in Carroll Co., Maryland (5/2/2026). (c) dsara, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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Lesser Celandine in Baltimore City, Maryland (3/31/2026). (c) mariemedia, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>) (Photo ID: 1500286 - Psn: 200)

Lesser Celandine in Baltimore City, Maryland (3/31/2026). (c) mariemedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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Lesser Celandine in Calvert Co., Maryland (5/1/2023). (c) Tonyia Johnson Stump, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>) (Photo ID: 1507323 - Psn: 200)

Lesser Celandine in Calvert Co., Maryland (5/1/2023). (c) Tonyia Johnson Stump, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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Lesser Celandine encroaches on spring ephemeral plants such as Virginia Springbeauty in Prince George's Co., Maryland (4/20/2019).

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This highly invasive Eurasian species can be abundant in riparian/floodplain habitats. It emerges even earlier than most of our native spring ephemeral species, providing a terrible competitive advantage. During the species' dormant period from June to late winter, it leaves the ground barren and susceptible to erosion. Unfortunately it is very difficult to control and typically requires chemical treatment.

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MBP marks as "Invasive" any taxon listed in the Maryland Invasive Species Council (MISC) list of Invasive Species of Concern in Maryland. You can read their criteria and review the lists here: https://mdinvasives.org/species-of-concern/. Use of media featured on Maryland Biodiversity Project is only permitted with express permission of the photographer.

Lesser Celandine carpeting a riverine bottomland in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (4/6/2011). View Record Details Media by Bill Harms.

Lesser Celandine blooming in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (4/13/2014). View Record Details Media by Bill Hubick.

Lesser Celandine in Baltimore Co., Maryland (3/19/2017). View Record Details Media by Bill Harms.

Lesser Celandine in Montgomery Co., Maryland (3/18/2017). View Record Details Media by Ashley Bradford.

Lesser Celandine in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (3/26/2011). View Record Details Media by Bill Harms.

Lesser Celandine in Montgomery Co., Maryland (4/3/2016). View Record Details Media by Jane Hill.

Lesser Celandine in Montgomery Co., Maryland (4/12/2014). View Record Details Media by Bill Hubick.

Lesser Celandine in Charles Co., Maryland (4/3/2014). View Record Details Media by Kerry Wixted.

Lesser Celandine blooming in Howard Co., Maryland (4/17/2013). Media by Joanne Solem.

Lesser Celandine in Montgomery Co., Maryland (3/26/2021). (c) Greg Gurley, some rights reserved (CC BY). View Record Details Media by Greg Gurley via iNaturalist.

Lesser Celandine blooming in Howard Co., Maryland (4/4/2015). View Record Details Media by Richard Orr.

Lesser Celandine in Harford Co., Maryland (4/8/2021). (c) dragonflygems, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by dragonflygems via iNaturalist.

Lesser Celandine in Baltimore City, Maryland (8/3/2020). (c) Alice Thompson, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by maraboustork via iNaturalist.

Lesser Celandine in Howard Co., Maryland (4/14/2018). (c) kwixted0, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). Media by Kerry Wixted.

Lesser Celandine in Prince George's Co., Maryland (3/10/2020). (c) Jenny Glenn, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Jenny Glenn via iNaturalist.

Lesser Celandine in Howard Co., Maryland (3/14/2020). (c) Kim Pause Tucker, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Kim Pause Tucker via iNaturalist.

Lesser Celandine in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (4/12/2020). (c) Hollis Dahn, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Hollis Dahn via iNaturalist.

Lesser Celandine in Talbot Co., Maryland (4/15/2020). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Wayne Longbottom.

Lesser Celandine in Montgomery Co., Maryland (3/19/2020). (c) izzyei, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by izzyei via iNaturalist.

Lesser Celandine in Montgomery Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Wendy R Fredericks, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) View Record Details Media by Wendy R. Fredericks.

Lesser Celandine in Baltimore Co., Maryland (3/28/2026). (c) Derek Hudgins, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) View Record Details Media by tdhudgins via iNaturalist.

Lesser Celandine in Prince George's Co., Maryland (3/30/2026). (c) Jgoldfish7, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) View Record Details Media by jgoldfish7 via iNaturalist.

Lesser Celandine in Frederick Co., Maryland (4/4/2026). No rights reserved View Record Details Media by Andy Wilson via iNaturalist.

Lesser Celandine in Harford Co., Maryland (4/6/2026). (c) Cole Tiemann, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) View Record Details Media by Cole Tiemann via iNaturalist.

Lesser Celandine in Baltimore Co., Maryland (4/10/2026). (c) Jesse C., some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) View Record Details Media by Jesse C. via iNaturalist.

Lesser Celandine in Prince George's Co., Maryland (4/23/2026). (c) Kat, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) View Record Details Media by Kat via iNaturalist.

Lesser Celandine in Frederick Co., Maryland (4/26/2026). (c) Carey Murphy, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) View Record Details Media by Carey Murphy via iNaturalist.

Lesser Celandine in Montgomery Co., Maryland (4/23/2026). (c) epic2112, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) View Record Details Media by epic2112 via iNaturalist.

Lesser Celandine in Baltimore City, Maryland (4/28/2026). (c) matthewcarnevaleb, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) View Record Details Media by matthewcarnevaleb via iNaturalist.

Lesser Celandine in Carroll Co., Maryland (5/2/2026). (c) dsara, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) View Record Details Media by dsara via iNaturalist.

Lesser Celandine in Baltimore City, Maryland (3/31/2026). (c) mariemedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) View Record Details Media by mariemedia via iNaturalist.

Lesser Celandine in Calvert Co., Maryland (5/1/2023). (c) Tonyia Johnson Stump, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) View Record Details Media by Tonyia Johnson Stump via iNaturalist.

Lesser Celandine encroaches on spring ephemeral plants such as Virginia Springbeauty in Prince George's Co., Maryland (4/20/2019). View Record Details Media by Bill Hubick.