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Corydalis petrophila Franch. sect. Priapos 
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FamilyPAPAVERACEAE
Genus speciesCorydalis petrophila Franch. sect. Priapos
BibliographyPl. Delavay.: 47 (1889)
Native Rangesc. China to e. Tibet
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocks
Altitude1600-3200m
Descriptiongrey-green, stem leaves petiolate, deltate or broadly oval, biternate, ultimate segments ovate, incised serrate, flowers 5-9, 22-25mm long, in dense raceme
Size10-45cm
Colorwhite, purple
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in winter, uncovered, light, germ. 3-12 months, 10-16°C
division in early spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsCorydalis rockii Fedde
Corydalis trigibbosa H.Chuang
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     36 China (CHC China South-Central, CHT Tibet)
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