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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.