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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Corydalis aurea is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from April to May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees.
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.
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Synonyms
Plant Habitats
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;
Edible Uses
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Medicinal Uses
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Cardiac Stomachic Women's complaints
A tea made from the plant is used in the treatment of painful or irregular menstruation, diarrhoea, bronchitis, heart diseases, sore throats and stomach aches[222, 257]. Externally, it is used as a lotion on backaches, hand sores etc and as a gargle for sore throats[257]. Caution is advised in the use of this plant, see the note above on toxicity.
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Other Uses
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Cultivation details
Prefers a moist, well-drained rather light soil, thriving in semi-shade[1]. Grows well in a woodland garden or peat bed. Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits[233].
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Plant Propagation
Seed - surface sow in situ in the spring[222].
Other Names
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Native Range
NORTHERN AMERICA: Canada (Northwest Territories (southwest), Yukon, Québec, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba, British Columbia), United States (Alaska, Michigan (north), New Hampshire, New York, Ohio (northeast), Pennsylvania (c.), Vermont, Kansas (west), Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska (n. & w.), North Dakota, South Dakota, Illinois (north), Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, California (northeast), Nevada, Utah), Mexico (Chihuahua, Durango, Sinaloa, Sonora)
Weed Potential
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Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Author
Willd.
Botanical References
200270274
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