golden corydalis
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Golden corydalis (Corydalis aurea) is a diffusely branched, herbaceous annual or biennial plant known for its golden-yellow flowers. It is one of over 400 species in the genus Corydalis, which belongs to the poppy family, Papaveraceae.12
These plants are typically found throughout north temperate areas and parts of eastern Africa, with many species cultivated as garden ornamentals. Corydalis species can be annuals or perennials, often with weak stems and underground tubers or rhizomes. Their leaves are usually lobed or finely dissected, and their flowers, while diverse in color and form, are generally tubular with two dissimilar pairs of petals.2
Native North American species include golden corydalis, which typically grows to about 15 cm (6 inches) tall.2
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