Wildflower of the valley
Threadleaf Corydalis
Corydalis meifolia
- How easy to find
- Easy to see — you will see it easily on the trail
- Flower size
- Small to medium
- Family
- Fumariaceae (Fumitory family)
- Type
- Perennial
- Height
- medium,small
- Flower colour
- yellow,red,blue
- Flowering
- June to September
About Threadleaf Corydalis
Corydalis meifolia is a sub erect perennial herb of 10-45 cm. It is deeply covered by old sheathing leaf bases. Flowers are yellow with purple or violet tips or rarely orange colored. Leaves are like blade with triangular shape. The specific name Meifolia refers to minute segments of leaves. Corydalis, the genetic name refers to bearing horns or spurs.
Where to find it
- In the middle of the valley
- In the deeper parts of the valley
- Around Hemkund Sahib
Habitat
Commonly found in clumps in meadows and rock crevices
Uses & folklore
Whole plant is used for treating headache, stomach pain and liver disorders.
What the name means
Corydalis: Greek korydalis (crested lark); meifolia means "with leaves like Meum (spignel)".
Don't confuse it with
Corydalis cashmeriana (sno 52) has bluer, showier flowers; C. meifolia is paler and more finely leaved.
