Corydalis aurea
| Corydalis aurea | |
| Light: |  |
| Moisture: |  |
| Hardiness: | 6 |
| Soil pH: | 5.6-8.4 |
| Height: | 2' |
| Blooms: | Mid Spring-Late Spring |
| Open Woods Forest | |
| Native to: | |
| Medicinal Rating: | |
| Tea: | Yes |
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Corydalis aurea (common name: scrambled eggs)
Propagation: Seed - surface sow in situ in the spring[1].
Cultivation: Prefers a moist, well-drained rather light soil, thriving in semi-shade[2]. Grows well in a woodland garden or peat bed.
Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits[3].
Range: N. America.
Habitat: Sandy rocky soils, open woods[1].
Medicinal: 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[1][4]. Externally, it is used as a lotion on backaches, hand sores etc and as a gargle for sore throats[4]. Caution is advised in the use of this plant, see the note above on toxicity.
Pollinators: Bees
Soil: Can grow in light and medium soils.
Drainage: Prefers well drained soil.
Flower Type: Hermaphrodite
Known Hazards: Corydalis species are potentially toxic in moderate doses[1].
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Foster, Steven and Billy Tatum. Medicinal Plants of Eastern and Central North America. Houghton Mifflin, 1990.
- ↑ Chittendon, Fred. RHS Dictionary of Plants. Oxford University Press, 1951.
- ↑ Thomas, Graham. Perennial Garden Plants. J. M. Dent & Sons, 1990.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Moerman, Daniel. Native American Ethnobotany. Timber Press, 1998.