Incised Fumewort
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Incised Fumewort
Corydalis incisa
Incised Fumewort is a lovely flower with delicate, fern-like leaves and pretty yellow blooms. It grows in shady spots and adds beauty to gardens and forests.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Incised Fumewort has delicate, deeply-cut green leaves, giving them a fern-like appearance. It produces clusters of small, tubular flowers that are typically bright pink to purple, often with darker tips, creating a striking contrast.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRanunculalesFamilyPapaveraceaeGenusCorydalis
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
After blooming, this plant can disappear completely by summer, waiting underground for next spring!
Bumblebees are great at pollinating these flowers because their long tongues can reach the nectar!
Its flower shape inspired its scientific name, Corydalis, meaning 'crested lark' in Greek!
The name 'incised' refers to its leaves, which are so deeply cut they look like delicate lace!
Special abilities
Ability
Toxic Shield
Incised Fumewort produces special chemicals that make it taste bad or toxic to herbivores, protecting it from being eaten.
Ability
Early Riser Bloom
The Incised Fumewort can bloom very early in spring, capturing sunlight before taller trees leaf out, giving it a head start.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-30 cm
- Spread
- 10-25 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to early summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Moderate
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Buff-tailed Bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
attracts with nectar and pollen
eaten by
Spanish slug
Arion vulgaris
slugs may munch on its leaves
symbiotic with
European red ant
Myrmica rubra
ants disperse its seeds for food
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.
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.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
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.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look at flowers but don't touch them without asking an adult.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Incised Fumewort?
10-30 cm
How wide does Incised Fumewort spread?
10-25 cm
How big are the flowers on Incised Fumewort?
1-2 cm
When does Incised Fumewort bloom?
Spring to early summer
Is Incised Fumewort edible?
No
Is Incised Fumewort toxic?
Moderate
What is Incised Fumewort's lifecycle?
Annual
How is Incised Fumewort pollinated?
Insect
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