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Greater Celandine

Original - Flower and leaves of a Greater Celandine (Chelidonium majus), the only species of the genus Chelidonium. A native Eurasian species, it was taken to America in the 17th century as a herbal remedy for skin problems. The plant is toxic containing coptisine and other alcaloids, but it has various therapeutic uses in pharmacology and herbalism. During the antiquity and Middle Ages, it was used for treating eczema, blood disorders, blindness and the plague.

Reason

A clear, detailed and beautiful depiction of the flower and leaves of a common wild plant, adding significant value to the article

Articles this image appears in

Chelidonium.

Creator

Joaquim ALves Gaspar

• Support as nominator --Alvesgaspar (talk) 15:30, 6 November 2008 (UTC)
• Oppose - I don't like the harsh, front on, undiffused flash, apparently caused partly by the choice of aperture and shutter speed making this look like a night shot - Peripitus (Talk) 20:31, 6 November 2008 (UTC)
• Oppose Poor lighting, though generally flash is required for narrow apertures etc it needs to be softened or put off axis. Noodle snacks (talk) 09:06, 7 November 2008 (UTC)
• Oppose Per Noodle snacks --Fir0002 04:18, 13 November 2008 (UTC)

Not promoted MER-C 07:51, 14 November 2008 (UTC)