| Family | PAPAVERACEAE |
| Genus species | Corydalis megacalyx Ludlow & Stearn sect. Capnogorium |
| Habitat | snow patches |
| Altitude | 3500-5500m |
| Description | leaves glaucous-grey, the basal 3-6cm, petiolate, in outline narrowly ovate, pinnately 3-4-jugate, ultimate segments linear, stem leaves similar, inflorescence racemose, dense |
| Size | 5-10cm |
| Color | whitish, yellow |
| Bloom | spring |
| Ca | |
| Type | cushion |
| Cultivation | humous, moist, but in winter drier, semi-shady site alpine house, moist, humous soil, shading in summer |
| Propagation | seed in winter, uncovered, light, germ. 3-12 months, 10-16°C division in early spring; cuttings in late summer |
| Territory |
Asia-Tropical
Indian Subcontinent (Nepal) |
| Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | PAPAVERACEAE
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