Botanically, they are members of the genus "Eranthis", Greek for spring flower. 植物学上它们属于菟葵属,希腊人称之为迎春花。
Any of various Eurasian herbs of the genus Eranthis, especially E.hyemalis, having palmately dissected leaves and a solitary yellow flower that blooms in winter or early spring. 一种菟葵属的欧亚大陆的草本植物,尤指菟葵,具有掌状多裂的叶子,及在冬季或早春开放的单生黄色花朵。