In Western Norway, Lesser celandine (Ficaria verna) tends to bloom in April.
When spring arrives early like this year, we can see these beautiful yellow flowers in early April.
Other years when the spring is a little later, Lesser celandine comes later in April.
In some places in our country, these plants do not bloom until May.
The plant is a perennial herb that comes early in part that, in addition to common roots, has root tubers with nutrients.
The root tubers with nutrients included are giving the plants a basis for the early start of the growing season. Therefore, Lesser Celandine is among our earliest wild spring flowers.
The plant has green fleshy leaves. These are heart-shaped and easy to recognise.
Something that also is showing in some of the photos.
In one of the pictures, we can also see a honey bee.
The yellow petals range from 8-12 pieces and have an intense and characteristic yellow colour.
In many places, this plant is regarded as weeds, but as a flower, I find it beautiful when it covers meadow with its sharp yellow colour.
