Plants often become unwanted plants when they're especially prolific. Celandine is one such plant, quickly spreading to fill an area with its glossy green leaves and dizzyingly bright yellow flowers.

But celandine is also a confusing plant, since the two varieties with the same name are not related. The greater celandine Chelidonium majus is a member of the poppy family, while the lesser celandine Ranunculus ficaria is in the buttercup family.

Still, it's worth exploring the folklore and legends of both varieties, especially since there is some overlap! Let's find out how we can use celandine to ward off witches, cure warts, and predict the weather in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore!

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