Corydalis saxicola

Corydalis saxicola (= Corydalis thalictrifolia) 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 saxicola 11.1 History 11.2 Corydalis saxicola 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 saxicola was described in 1966 by George Sydney Bunting. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

Corydalis saxicola 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 saxicola has tripinnate leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They are mid green and obovate.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

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

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[edit] Distribution

Corydalis saxicola is native to China.

[edit] Cultivation

Corydalis saxicola prefers a sunny site and can withstand temperatures down to -17,7º C. It grows best in sandy-gritty soil, sandy clay soil that is dry to moderately moist.

[edit] Uses

[edit] Maintenance

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

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[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Corydalis saxicola

[edit] History

[edit] Corydalis saxicola 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 saxicolafr:Corydalis saxicola