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Corydalis

Corydalis

9.9
A group of flowering plants with tube-shaped flowers and fern-like leaves
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The botanist collected samples of Corydalis growing in the Himalayan foothills.

Examples

  • You can find yellow and purple Corydalis blooming in the early spring.

  • Several species of Corydalis are popular in shade gardens for their delicate, fern-like foliage.

  • The Corydalis plant blooms beautifully in spring.

  • Have you seen the Corydalis growing in the garden?

  • Corydalis is known for its beautiful tubular flowers that bloom in early spring.

  • In the botanical garden, we found several varieties of Corydalis growing in shaded areas.

  • Corydalis plants thrive in rich, well-drained soil and prefer partial sunlight.

Compounds

climbing corydalis
  • UK
9.9

A climbing yearly vine with divided leaves and clusters of yellow and pink flowers

Corydalis claviculata
  • Specialized
9.9

A climbing annual with divided leaves and clusters of yellow and pink flowers found in parts of Europe

Corydalis sempervirens
  • Specialized
9.9

A small wild plant with loose groups of pink flowers tipped with yellow

Corydalis solida
  • Specialized
9.9

A spring plant that grows in woods with red or purple flowers

Surface Forms

Corydalis singular
Corydalis plural

Etymology

Corydalis comes from an old Greek word korydalis meaning 'lark'. People thought the plant's small, tubular flowers looked like a lark's 'beak', so the name helps you remember these delicate, spring, fern-like flowers.