Corydalis angustifolia

Corydalis angustifolia is a perennial.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Corydalis angustifolia 11.1 History 11.2 Corydalis angustifolia in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Corydalis angustifolia was already described and the name validly published by Friedrich August Marschall von Bieberstein. It was not until 1821, however, that Augustin Pyramus de Candolle reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.

[edit] Taxonomy

Corydalis angustifolia is a species in the genus Corydalis (fumewort) which contains 300 species and belongs to the family of the Fumariaceae (Fumitory Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

The perennials grow to a height of approximately 0,15 meters.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Corydalis angustifolia has simple leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They are obovate with entire margins.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are tubular and white. The plants bloom in April. The flowers are arranged in racemes.

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[edit] Distribution

Corydalis angustifolia is native to Turkey, the Caucasus and Iran.

[edit] Cultivation

Corydalis angustifolia can withstand temperatures down to -23,3º C.

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[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Corydalis angustifolia

[edit] History

[edit] Corydalis angustifolia in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

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[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Corydalis angustifoliafr:Corydalis angustifolia