Other scientific names: Capnoides flavulum, Fumaria flavula Family: Poppy Family (Papaveraceae), (Fumitory Family (Fumariaceae)) Similar species: Golden Corydalis (Corydalis aurea) - Upper petal lip not as flared, smooth-edged. Darker, richer yellow colour ("golden"). Flowers: Spring; Yellow; Irregular flowers Leaves: Alternate Height:
15-30 cm (5-11 in) Habitat: Forests Grows in Sun/Shade:
Sun Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 70 Native/Non-native:
Native Photographs:
16 photographs available, of which 5 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
Yellow Corydalis flowers.
Closeup of a Yellow Corydalis flower. Note the very flared petal lobes, which also have toothed edges.
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