Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Sierra Fumewort (Corydalis caseana) is a uncommon native perennial herb that grows in Central and Northern California, primarily in the High Cascade Range, the High Sierra Nevada and Modoc Plateau regions. It is moderately fast growing and moderately long-lived. It grows in an upright form to a height of 3 feet, with active growth during the spring. Flowers are white and striking, and bloom in the late spring. Leaves are medium green and deciduous. It tends to grow in moist places, at elevations from 7900-17700 feet.

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

2 - 3 ft Tall

Form

Upright

Growth rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Winter Deciduous

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Color

White

Flowering season

Spring

Sun

Deep Shade

Soil description

Adaptable, tolerant of sand, loam and clay.

Site type

Moist places

Plant communities

Lodgepole Forest, Red Fir Forest

Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 1 likely

Confirmed Likely

Clodius Parnassian

Parnassius clodius