2-3, see text Chelidonium, commonly known as celandines,[1] is a small genus of flowering plants in the poppy family, This genus is native to northern Africa and Eurasia, where they are widespread, ranging from western Europe to east Asia.

[2] This genus consists of herbaceous perennials.

Leaves are alternate and deeply lobed.

They produce yellow flowers.

[3] Chelidonium is a small genus, consisting of two accepted species.