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smallflower fumewort
Scientific Name: Corydalis micrantha ssp. micrantha
Family: Fumariaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Corydalis micrantha: Smallflower Fumewort
Corydalis micrantha, commonly known as Smallflower Fumewort or Southern Corydalis, is a fascinating plant with a variety of common names and a wide distribution across the eastern United States.
Common Names
- Smallflower Fumewort
- Southern Corydalis
- Golden Corydalis
- Smallflower Corydalis
- Small-flower Fumewort
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Corydalis micrantha (Engelm. ex A. Gray) A. Gray
- Family: Fumariaceae
- Synonyms:
- Capnoides micranthum (Engelm. ex A. Gray) Britton
- Subspecies:
- Corydalis micrantha ssp. micrantha
- Corydalis micrantha ssp. australis
- Corydalis micrantha var. australis
Distribution and Habitat
This plant is native to most of the eastern half of the United States and has been specifically noted in states such as Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Alabama and Texas.
Morphology and Growth Habits
- Corydalis micrantha is a winter or spring annual.
- A typical plant features a rosette of basal leaves, approximately 8 inches across.
- It produces flowering stalks about 8 inches long.
- Flowers are long-spurred and about 1/2 inch long.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The Falcate Orangetip butterfly (Anthocharis midea) has been observed on Smallflower Fumewort in Oklahoma.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden: A community sharing tips and ideas for gardens, seeds, and plants.
- Discover Life: Provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Corydalis micrantha.