Yellow Corydalis
Corydalis flavula

Yellow Corydalis (Corydalis flavula) 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: 16 photographs available, of which 5 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Yellow Corydalis (Corydalis flavula)

Yellow Corydalis flowers.

Yellow Corydalis (Corydalis flavula)

Yellow Corydalis (Corydalis flavula)

Closeup of a Yellow Corydalis flower. Note the very flared petal lobes, which also have toothed edges.

Yellow Corydalis (Corydalis flavula)

The flowers aren't really all that big.

Yellow Corydalis (Corydalis flavula)

Yellow Corydalis leaves.

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