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curvepod fumewort

Scientific Name: Corydalis curvisiliqua

Family: Fumariaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual, Biennial

Other Names: IA (large-bracted corydalis)

       

Curvepod Fumewort (Corydalis curvisiliqua)

Corydalis curvisiliqua, commonly known as Curvepod Fumewort, is a flowering plant belonging to the Fumitory Family (Fumariaceae). Other common names include Curvepod Corydalis, Golden Smoke, and Scrambled Eggs.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Corydalis curvisiliqua Engelm.
  • Family: Fumariaceae (Fumitory Family)
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: Capnoides aureum, Capnoides montanum, Corydalis aurea
  • Subspecies:
    • Corydalis curvisiliqua subsp. curvisiliqua
    • Corydalis curvisiliqua subsp. grandibracteata
    • Corydalis curvisiliqua subsp. occidentalis (Engelm. ex A. Gray) W.A. Weber

Distribution and Habitat

Corydalis curvisiliqua is native to the United States and is found in states such as Oklahoma and New Mexico.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Growth Habit: Forb/herb
  • Life Cycle: Described as both perennial and annual/biennial. It can be short-lived.
  • Stems: Erect or ascending, prostrate with age, several, simple or sparingly branched.
  • Leaves: Basal leaves present.
  • Flowers: Yellow flowers with a sack-like spur at the back.

Ecological Role

Corydalis curvisiliqua is a wildflower that can be found alongside other plants such as windflower and prairie fleabane.

Further Information

  • Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Corydalis curvisiliqua.
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