Lesser Celandine

A perennial and occasional weed of some turf areas, especially those which are less frequently maintained. It has heart-shaped, often shiny, leaves. It has bulbils as roots. It grows well on damp and moist soils and in shaded areas of a lawn, although it will grow in more open areas as well. A preference for a neutral soil types, and more of a loamy to clay soil. It is uncommon on sports turf surfaces. It flowers during March to May, with the flowers being coloured yellow and variable diameter, with 20mm being a median size. Its scientific name is Ficaria verna (formerly Ranunculus ficaria).