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Corydalis caseana

Papaveraceae

Sierra Corydalis

Corydalis caseana
Upright, with blue-green waxy powder on leaves and stems. Leaves pinnately divided into many short oval lobes. Flower spikes crowded with many flowers. Flowers white or pink with purple tip; spur 1/2–2/3 in. long from point of stalk attachment. Grows in damp, shady places, mostly along streams, at mid-elevations.

  • Rarity: Uncommon
  • Flowering Time: Mid Summer
  • Flower Form: 5 petals, spured (delphiniums)
  • Life Cycle: Perennial
  • Height: 2–3 feet
  • Habitat: East-side Forest, Moist Riverbanks
  • Found In: Wallowas
  • Native: Yes

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