It is a perennial herb, small in size (10-25 cm), belonging to the poppy family. The flowers range from light pink to dark violet, blooming in April and May. It grows both individually and in large groups in various deciduous forests, shrubs, especially along riverbanks and in ravines, as well as in old parks. The seeds are dispersed by ants attracted to the fleshy appendages.

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