Genus Corydalis (Noun)
Meaning 1
Annual or perennial herbs of Himalayan China and South Africa.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Corydalis is a genus of annual or perennial herbs that originated in the Himalayan region of China and South Africa.
- The genus Corydalis is a diverse group of plants, comprising around 470 species, that can be found in the mountainous regions of the Himalayas.
- Botanists have been studying the unique characteristics of the genus Corydalis to better understand its evolutionary history.
- Plants in the genus Corydalis are known for their delicate, fern-like foliage and brightly colored flowers that bloom in shades of blue and yellow.
- In South Africa, local nurseries are now cultivating species from the genus Corydalis in an effort to promote conservation of native plant species.