Corydalis cheilanthifolia

Corydalis cheilanthifolia 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 cheilanthifolia 11.1 History 11.2 Corydalis cheilanthifolia 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 cheilanthifolia was described in 1892 by William Botting Hemsley. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

Corydalis cheilanthifolia 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 0,3 meters.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Corydalis cheilanthifolia has tripinnate leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They are mid green and linear.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are tubular and yellow. The plants bloom in May. The flowers are arranged in racemes.

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[edit] Distribution

Corydalis cheilanthifolia is native to west China.

[edit] Cultivation

Corydalis cheilanthifolia prefers a sunny to half shady site and can withstand temperatures down to -23,3º C. It grows best in sandy or pebbly, loamy soil that is moderately moist.

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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 cheilanthifolia

[edit] History

[edit] Corydalis cheilanthifolia in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[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 cheilanthifoliafr:Corydalis cheilanthifolia