Lesser celandine, a small but destructive plant quietly spreading across Michigan’s forests and riverbanks, is a “watch list” species in Michigan, meaning its distribution in the state is still limited. However, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the plant is already widely established along the Grand River corridor and is actively spreading in lower Michigan and southeastern Wisconsin. Read the full story by WZZM-TV – Grand Rapids, MI.
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