Scrambled Eggs

Curved Pod Corydalis

Corydalis curvisiliqua Engelm.

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Family : Fumariaceae
Longevity :Annual
Origin :Native
Season :Cool
Scrambled Eggs is a weak, upright annual forb. It blooms in the winter (February to April) and has small recurved blooms. It grows commonly on roadsides and disturbed areas such as fall plowed fields. This genus is known to contain 8 alkaloids and are reportedly toxic to livestock. It was used in treating arthritis in the past.



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