Corydalis scouleri

Western Corydalis

Western Corydalis
aka Scouler’s Fumewort. These oddly shaped showy flowers atop a tall stem which can grow 3′ – 4′ (90 – 120 cm) appear almost tropical with their exotic flare. The flowers, which are ususally pale pink but can be a darker rose and even white, are distinctive for their long slender spurs. Each flower is 3/4″ – 1 1/4″ long and there are usually 15 – 35 in a raceme. The stem generally bears three impressive leaves up to 16″. Common along streambanks and forest openings below 4,000′ elevation.

Family:

Papaveraceae - POPPY FAMILY

Genus:

Corydalis is Greek for 'crested lark', the spur resembles a lark

Species:

scouleri for Dr. John Scouler, explored the northwest coast in 1825
Photo location: From several wooded areas including Ipsut Creek and Paul Peak trails, Carbon River Road near old entrance and the Westside Road.