Family | PAPAVERACEAE |
Genus species | Corydalis caput-medusae Z.Y.Su & Lidén sect. Elatae |
Habitat | grassland |
Altitude | 2800-3200m |
Description | basal leaves petiolate, abaxially glaucous, triangular, biternate, ultimate segments oblong, rounded, mucronate, flowers 10-15 in capitate raceme |
Size | 25-30cm |
Color | dark violet, white |
Bloom | summer |
Ca | |
Type | tuft |
Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, sunny site alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun |
Propagation | seed in winter, uncovered, light, germ. 3-12 months, 10-16°C division in early spring; cuttings in late summer |
Territory |
Asia-Temperate
China (China South-Central) |
Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
Comments | PAPAVERACEAE
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