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Corydalis capnoides
Scientific Name: Corydalis capnoides
Family: Fumariaceae
Category: Dicot
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Harlequin Corydalis (Capnoides sempervirens)
Capnoides sempervirens, commonly known as harlequin corydalis, rock harlequin, pale corydalis, or pink corydalis, is an intriguing plant with a fascinating botanical history and distribution.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant can be found on rock ledges and summits, suggesting it may be found in home gardens.
Considerations for Children
- This plant can be found on rock ledges and summits, suggesting it may be found in home gardens.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Capnoides sempervirens (L.) Borkh.
- Common Names: harlequin corydalis, rock harlequin, pale corydalis, pink corydalis
- Family: Papaveraceae (poppy family); previously Fumariaceae.
- Synonyms:
- Corydalis capnoides (L.) Pers. (accepted name)
- Corydalis glauca
- Fumaria capnoides L.
- Corydalis gebleri Ledeb.
- Capnoides albida Bernh. ex Steud.
- Corydalis sempervirens (L.) Pers.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to rocky woodlands.
- Frequently found on rock ledges, summits, gravelly shores, and piney savannas.
- Observed in locations such as Michigan, North Carolina mountains (uncommon), Ontario (Canada), and Manitoba (Canada).
- Distribution extends to Ukraine.
- Observed in Slovakia (Mapovanie vskytu na Slovensku.)
Morphological Characteristics
- Annual or biennial plant.
- Stems and leaves are glabrous (smooth) and glaucous (covered with a whitish waxy coating).
- Erect or ascending growth habit.
- Height ranges from 6 inches to 2 feet.
- Flowers are approximately 1/2 inch long.
Further Information
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (K) holds herbarium specimens.
- Information available via Euro+Med PlantBase.
- Additional resources can be found at Dave's Garden, RHS, and Michigan Flora.