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 For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs:
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Yellow Corydalis flowers.
Closeup of a Yellow Corydalis flower. Note the very flared petal lobes, which also have toothed edges.
The flowers aren't really all that big.
Yellow Corydalis leaves.
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