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Texan fumewort

Scientific Name: Corydalis micrantha ssp. texensis

Family: Fumariaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

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Texan Fumewort (Corydalis micrantha subsp. texensis)

Texan Fumewort, scientifically known as Corydalis micrantha subsp. texensis, is a fascinating wildflower found in specific regions of the United States and beyond. This page compiles available information regarding its taxonomy, distribution, and potential interactions with the environment.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions other members of the Corydalis genus being referred to as "fumewort." It is worth researching potential effects of other plants in the Corydalis genus on pets.

Scientific Classification

  • Scientific Name: Corydalis micrantha subsp. texensis G.B. Ownbey
  • Synonym: Corydalis micrantha var. texensis (G.B. Ownbey) Shinners
  • Common Names: Texan Fumewort, Smallflower Fumewort, Southern Corydalis, Golden Corydalis
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Family: Fumariaceae (also referred to as Papaveraceae in the context of other Corydalis species)
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies

Distribution and Habitat

  • Texan Fumewort is found in Texas.
  • Other subspecies and related species of Corydalis micrantha are found in locations such as Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, California, Nevada, Arizona and south to Mexico.
  • It grows in late winter in areas that receive fall and winter rains.

Morphological Characteristics

  • The plant is described as sprawling and grows to about 24 inches long.

Ecological Role

  • Corydalis solida, a related fumewort species, can become invasive if not kept in check. It may be prudent to monitor the Texan Fumewort to ensure its spread does not have unwanted implications.

Related Species and Subspecies

  • Corydalis micrantha (Smallflower Corydalis)
  • Corydalis micrantha ssp. micrantha (Smallflower Fumewort)
  • Corydalis ophiocarpa
  • Corydalis caseana (Sierra Fumewort)
  • Corydalis crystallina (Mealy Fumewort)
  • Corydalis solida, syn. C. halleri, C. transsylvanica (fumewort)
  • Corydalis micrantha australis - Harlequin - Smallflower Fumewort

Further Information

  • TAMU Herbarium - Department of Biology, Texas A&M University
  • Dave's Garden
  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
  • The Catalogue of Life
  • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • World Plants Database
  • Wildflowers of Texas (2003) by Geyata Ajilvsgi
  • A Dictionary of Common Wildflowers of Texas & the Southern Great Plains (2005)