Hollowroot
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Hollowroot
Corydalis cava
Hollowroot is a lovely plant with delicate, fern-like leaves and pretty yellow flowers. It often grows in shady forests and can be a fun surprise to find while exploring nature!
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Hollowroot has delicate, deeply-lobed blue-green leaves and clusters of unique tubular flowers. These flowers often display shades of purple, pink, or white, emerging early from the forest floor before trees fully leaf out.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRanunculalesFamilyPapaveraceaeGenusCorydalis
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Hollowroot is a 'spring ephemeral,' quickly growing and blooming before tree leaves block the sun!
Its name "Corydalis" comes from Greek, meaning "crested lark," for its bird-like flower shape!
The "hollow" in Hollowroot describes its unique, often hollow, underground storage tuber.
When Hollowroot blooms, it signals the very beginning of spring waking up in the forest!
Special abilities
Ability
Underground Powerhouse
Hollowroot stores energy in a hollow underground tuber, allowing it to sprout quickly in early spring before other plants wake up.
Ability
Ant Snack Delivery
Hollowroot produces seeds with a fatty attachment called an elaiosome, attracting ants to carry and disperse them far away.
Ability
Early Bird Bloomer
Hollowroot blooms very early in spring, finishing its life cycle before tree canopies fully close, maximizing sunlight.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-30 cm
- Spread
- 5-15 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Early spring (February-April)
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Buff-tailed Bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
Collects nectar and pollen from flowers.
pollinates
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Visits flowers for nectar and pollen.
depends on
Red Wood Ant
Formica rufa
Carries seeds away for the fatty elaiosome.
eaten by
Black Slug
Arion ater
Sometimes grazes on leaves and stems.
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Shade Tolerant
Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Medicinal
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Always look but don't touch plants you don't know, as some can be harmful.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Hollowroot?
10-30 cm
How wide does Hollowroot spread?
5-15 cm
How big are the flowers on Hollowroot?
1-2.5 cm
When does Hollowroot bloom?
Early spring (February-April)
Is Hollowroot edible?
No
Is Hollowroot toxic?
Mild
What is Hollowroot's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Hollowroot pollinated?
Insect
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