Eranthis Salisb.

Tutin, T. G., Heywood, V. H., Burges, N. A., Moore, D. M., Valentine, D. H., Walters, S. M. & Webb, D. A., 1964, Flora Europaea - Volume 1. Lycopodiaceae to Platanaceae, Cambridge University Press : 208

2. Eranthis Salisb. 1

Perennials with tuberous rhizomes. Basal leaves petiolate, deeply palmately divided; cauline leaves 3, similar to basal but sessile and arranged in a whorl close to the solitary terminal flower. Perianth-segments usually 6, yellow; honey-leaves tubular, 2- lipped. Stamens numerous. Follicles usually 6.