| Family | PAPAVERACEAE |
| Genus species | Corydalis lathyroides Prain |
| Synonyms | Corydalis brevicalcarata Ludlow |
| Habitat | rocks |
| Altitude | 2500-3900m |
| Description | basal leaves 3-5cm, in outline oblong, pinnately 3-5-jugate, segments opposite, trilobate, stem leaves similar, inflorescence racemose, 6-12-flowered, flowers minute |
| Size | 10-20cm |
| Color | yellow |
| Bloom | summer |
| Ca | |
| Type | tuft |
| Cultivation | rock crevices with favourable water regime, eastern slopes alpine house, poor, drained soil, shading in summer |
| Propagation | seed in winter, uncovered, light, germ. 3-12 months, 10-16°C cuttings in late summer |
| Territory |
Asia-Tropical
Indian Subcontinent (East Himalaya , Nepal , West Himalaya) |
| Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | PAPAVERACEAE
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