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Corydalis stenantha Franch. sect. Priapos 
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FamilyPAPAVERACEAE
Genus speciesCorydalis stenantha Franch. sect. Priapos
BibliographyPl. Delavay.: 49 (1889)
Native Rangesc. China (n. Yunnan)
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatthickets and woods
Altitude2500-3500m
Descriptionbasal leaves thinly petiolate, adaxially green, broadly triangular, biternate, ultimate segments obtusely dentate, rounded, flowers few in raceme, spur cylindrical
Size15-60cm
Colorblue, purple
Bloomspring
Ca+
Typeperennial
Cultivationcold, shady site with a humous, moist soil
alpine house, moist, humous soil, shade
Propagationseed in winter, uncovered, light, germ. 3-12 months, 10-16°C
division in early spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsCorydalis chelidonium Fedde
Territory3 Asia-Temperate
     36 China (CHC China South-Central)
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