Upright yellow corydalis is a wildflower native to Korea and central Japan. Its upright, brownish-green stems carry clusters of yellow flowers with a pouch projecting from the back. It is not native to the United States.
Appearance
Growth form
This annual or grows about 8–20 in (20–50 cm) tall, with upright brownish-green stems.
Leaves
The leaves are divided twice into many smaller, smooth-edged segments.
Flowers
A carries about 4–19 yellow flowers, each with a backward-pointing spur.
Fruit
The broad, narrow holds seeds arranged in a single row.
Where it lives
Typical habitats
temperate mountain habitats
Range
Its native range includes central and southern Korea and central Japan. It is not native to the United States.
Life cycle
Reproduction
It reproduces by seed after the dry capsule matures.
Cautions
Cautions
The whole plant is toxic. Swallowing it may cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or convulsions.