Genus Corydalis
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Herbaceous perennials make up the vast majority of the genus Corydalis, a member of the Papaveraceae family, which comprises 697 taxa. It is widespread across Europe and Temperate Asia, and is also natively found in North America, Africa, and Tropical Asia. It is most often linked to temperate and subalpine or subarctic environments.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 697 taxa (550 base species, 147 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Temperate Asia (602), Tropical Asia (147), Europe (31)
- Primary Climates: Temperate (423), Subalpine Or Subarctic (259), Subtropical (13)
- Dominant Forms: Herbaceous Perennials (533), Annuals & Biennials (79), Shrubs (4)
697 taxa found