Pseudofumaria lutea (Yellow corydali) — Backlit, Stuttgart, Germany, 2022

HA-0108 · Backlit, Stuttgart, Germany, 04/2022, Julian Auch

Yellow corydaliPseudofumaria lutea

Pseudofumaria lutea, commonly known as yellow corydalis, is notable for its long flowering season, often blooming from spring until autumn. Native to the southern Alps, it thrives in rocky crevices and shaded walls, showing remarkable resilience in harsh conditions. Its finely divided, blue-green foliage contrasts with bright yellow, tubular flowers that attract bees and other pollinators. Unlike many short-lived wildflowers, Pseudofumaria lutea self-seeds prolifically, allowing it to establish stable colonies over time. Its ability to flourish in poor, stony soils and continuously provide nectar makes it a distinctive and valuable species in mountain and urban ecosystems.

Scientific Name

Pseudofumaria lutea

Family

Papaveraceae

Order

Ranunculales

Lifespan

Perennial

Blossom Color

Yellow

Blossom Symmetry

Zygomorph