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smallflower fumewort
Scientific Name: Corydalis micrantha
Family: Fumariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Corydalis micrantha: Smallflower Fumewort
Corydalis micrantha, commonly known as Smallflower Fumewort, Southern Corydalis, or Golden Corydalis, is a captivating plant with delicate features. It's a member of the Fumariaceae family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Corydalis micrantha (Engelm. ex A. Gray) A. Gray
- Common Names: Smallflower Fumewort, Southern Corydalis, Golden Corydalis, Smallflower Corydalis, Small-flower Fumewort
- Synonym: Capnoides micranthum (Engelm. ex A. Gray) Britton
Distribution and Habitat
This plant is native to most of the eastern half of the United States. It is found in states such as Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Corydalis micrantha is typically a winter or spring annual.
- A typical plant consists of a rosette of basal leaves, approximately 8 inches across, and several flowering stalks, also about 8 inches long.
- The plant produces long-spurred flowers that are approximately 1/2 inch in length.
Subspecies
- Corydalis micrantha ssp. micrantha
- Corydalis micrantha ssp. australis
- Synonyms for Corydalis micrantha ssp. australis include: Corydalis micrantha australis, Corydalis micrantha var. australis
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Observed interactions include the Falcate Orangetip male (Anthocharis midea) on Smallflower Fumewort.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Corydalis micrantha.
- Dave's Garden provides a friendly community for sharing tips and ideas about gardens, seeds, and plants.