Corydalis sp.
Family: Papaveraceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Corydalis sp. is a native California perennial in the Papaveraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Fumaria: Corydalis has elongated seed capsules that split; Fumaria has round single-seed nutlets.; vs Oxalis: Corydalis has spurred irregular flowers; Oxalis has symmetrical 5-petaled flowers and clover leaves.; vs Ehrendorferia: Corydalis has one-spurred lopsided flowers; Ehrendorferia has symmetrical two-pouched flowers.; vs Dicentra: Corydalis has one upper spur; Dicentra has two matching pouches.
Frequently asked questions
Is Corydalis sp. native to California?
Yes. Corydalis sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Corydalis sp. belong to?
Corydalis sp. is in the Papaveraceae family, genus Corydalis.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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