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Corydalis heterocarpa
grows in seacoasts or lowland grasslands,
characterized by branches at the base, thick stems, and red tinges.
Leaves are in an overall oval-like triangular shape, 10-25cm long,
of bi- to tri-ternate compound leaf; leaflets deeply cut in, with
dented margins. The stem tips produce racemose inflorescences,
bearing numerous flowers; the corollas are yellow, measuring 1.5-2cm
in length. Capsules form narrow and fat portions of strings in
single rows, keeping 6-12 seeds. Bloom time: March-June. |