Class
Family
Classification
Subordinate Taxa
Nomenclature
Scientific Name:
Corydalis Vent., Choix Pl. 19 (1804)
Description
Glabrous herbs. Lvs 2–3-pinnate, very rarely simple, usually ± glaucous. Only the upper petal spurred; fls yellow, white, reddish, pink, greenish or purplish. Ovules numerous. Fr. a 2-valved pod-like capsule with 2-many seeds.
[From: Webb et al. (1988) Flora of New Zealand. Volume 4.]
Biostatus
Exotic
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Exotic: Casual | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
Bibliography
Mabberley, D.J. 2008: Mabberley's plant book, a portable dictionary of plants, their classification and uses. Edition 3. Cambridge University Press.
Ventenat, E.P. 1804: Choix de Plantes, dont la plupart sont cultivees dans le jardin de Cels.
