1. Perennial herb native to Europe but naturalized elsewhere having heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers resembling buttercups; its tuberous roots have been used as a poultice to relieve piles
   "Ranunculus ficaria carpets woodland floors with yellow flowers in early spring";
   - lesser celandine, pilewort

Type of: flower

Part of: genus Ranunculus, Ranunculus

Encyclopedia: Ranunculus ficaria