Corydalis (Noun)
Meaning 1
A plant of the genus Corydalis with beautiful compound foliage and spurred tubular flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The corydalis plant in the garden was a favorite among hummingbirds and bees due to its nectar-rich flowers.
- Corydalis is a low-maintenance perennial that thrives in shaded areas with well-drained soil.
- The delicate, fern-like foliage of the corydalis added a touch of elegance to the woodland garden.
- In the spring, the corydalis burst into bloom, producing vibrant purple flowers with distinctive spurs.
- The corydalis plant was a prized possession among local gardeners, who admired its unique and exotic appearance.
Meaning 2
Annual or perennial herbs of Himalayan China and South Africa.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Synonyms
Hyponyms
Meaning 3
Type genus of the Corydalidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Corydalis is a type genus of the Corydalidae family, commonly known as dobsonflies or hellgrammites.
- The larvae of the genus Corydalis are aquatic and are often found in streams and rivers.
- Corydalis is a genus of insects in the family Corydalidae, characterized by their distinctive elongated bodies.
- The genus Corydalis is often used as a model organism in scientific studies of insect development and behavior.
- Taxonomists consider Corydalis to be a key genus in the classification of the Corydalidae family.