Corydalis aurea (Scrambled Eggs)

   
 

Fig. 1. Overview of Scrambled Eggs (Corydalis aurea). Fig. 2. Foliage and flowers. Chihuahuan Desert Gardens, Centennial Museum, UTEP. Photographs by A. H. Harris.

• Common English Names: Scrambled Eggs, Golden Smoke, Golden Corydalis
• Common Spanish Names:
• Scientific Name: Corydalis aurea (core-ree-DALE-liss AW-ree-uh)
• Family: Fumariaceae (Fumitory Family)
• Geographic Range: Widespread throughout the U.S. except the Southeast; south into Mexico.
• Plant Form: Annual or biennial forb.
• Remarks: Full sun to partial shade, yellow flowers.

Last Update: 15 Apr 2006