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aurea

Taxon

Corydalis aurea Willd.

Protologue Enum. Pl. Hort. Berol. 740. 1809 [Apr-Jun 1809]BHLIPNI
AcceptedGBIF
Predicted not threatened
Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 14026--AZ. Cochise Co. Rucker Cyn Rd. Stop 5. 11 Apr 2019. DSC08121 (3).JPG

Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 14026--AZ. Cochise Co. Rucker Cyn Rd. Stop 5. 11 Apr 2019. DSC08121 (3).JPG

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By Christopher Davidson

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By Christopher Davidson

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Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 14026--AZ. Cochise Co. Rucker Cyn Rd. Stop 5. 11 Apr 2019. DSC08121 (8).JPG

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By Christopher Davidson

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Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 14026--AZ. Cochise Co. Rucker Cyn Rd. Stop 5. 11 Apr 2019. DSC08121 (16).JPG

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By Christopher Davidson

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Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 14026--AZ. Cochise Co. Rucker Cyn Rd. Stop 5. 11 Apr 2019. DSC08121 (9).JPG

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By Christopher Davidson

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Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 14026--AZ. Cochise Co. Rucker Cyn Rd. Stop 5. 11 Apr 2019. DSC08121 (17).JPG

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By Christopher Davidson

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Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 14026--AZ. Cochise Co. Rucker Cyn Rd. Stop 5. 11 Apr 2019. DSC08121 (2).JPG

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By Christopher Davidson

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Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 14026--AZ. Cochise Co. Rucker Cyn Rd. Stop 5. 11 Apr 2019. DSC08121 (4).JPG

Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 14026--AZ. Cochise Co. Rucker Cyn Rd. Stop 5. 11 Apr 2019. DSC08121 (4).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 14026--AZ. Cochise Co. Rucker Cyn Rd. Stop 5. 11 Apr 2019. DSC08121 (15).JPG

Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 14026--AZ. Cochise Co. Rucker Cyn Rd. Stop 5. 11 Apr 2019. DSC08121 (15).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 13982--AZ. Pima Co. Mt. Lemmon. Molino View Parking. 8 Apr 2019. DSC (240).JPG

Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 13982--AZ. Pima Co. Mt. Lemmon. Molino View Parking. 8 Apr 2019. DSC (240).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 13982--AZ. Pima Co. Mt. Lemmon. Molino View Parking. 8 Apr 2019. DSC (229).JPG

Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 13982--AZ. Pima Co. Mt. Lemmon. Molino View Parking. 8 Apr 2019. DSC (229).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 13982--AZ. Pima Co. Mt. Lemmon. Molino View Parking. 8 Apr 2019. DSC (243).JPG

Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 13982--AZ. Pima Co. Mt. Lemmon. Molino View Parking. 8 Apr 2019. DSC (243).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 13982--AZ. Pima Co. Mt. Lemmon. Molino View Parking. 8 Apr 2019. DSC (238).JPG

Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 13982--AZ. Pima Co. Mt. Lemmon. Molino View Parking. 8 Apr 2019. DSC (238).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 13982--AZ. Pima Co. Mt. Lemmon. Molino View Parking. 8 Apr 2019. DSC (231).JPG

Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 13982--AZ. Pima Co. Mt. Lemmon. Molino View Parking. 8 Apr 2019. DSC (231).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 13982--AZ. Pima Co. Mt. Lemmon. Molino View Parking. 8 Apr 2019. DSC (241).JPG

Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 13982--AZ. Pima Co. Mt. Lemmon. Molino View Parking. 8 Apr 2019. DSC (241).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 13982--AZ. Pima Co. Mt. Lemmon. Molino View Parking. 8 Apr 2019. DSC (232).JPG

Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 13982--AZ. Pima Co. Mt. Lemmon. Molino View Parking. 8 Apr 2019. DSC (232).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 13982--AZ. Pima Co. Mt. Lemmon. Molino View Parking. 8 Apr 2019. DSC (230).JPG

Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 13982--AZ. Pima Co. Mt. Lemmon. Molino View Parking. 8 Apr 2019. DSC (230).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 13982--AZ. Pima Co. Mt. Lemmon. Molino View Parking. 8 Apr 2019. DSC (242).JPG

Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 13982--AZ. Pima Co. Mt. Lemmon. Molino View Parking. 8 Apr 2019. DSC (242).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 13982--AZ. Pima Co. Mt. Lemmon. Molino View Parking. 8 Apr 2019. DSC (239).JPG

Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 13982--AZ. Pima Co. Mt. Lemmon. Molino View Parking. 8 Apr 2019. DSC (239).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 13982--AZ. Pima Co. Mt. Lemmon. Molino View Parking. 8 Apr 2019. DSC (228).JPG

Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 13982--AZ. Pima Co. Mt. Lemmon. Molino View Parking. 8 Apr 2019. DSC (228).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 13982--AZ. Pima Co. Mt. Lemmon. Molino View Parking. 8 Apr 2019. DSC (245).JPG

Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 13982--AZ. Pima Co. Mt. Lemmon. Molino View Parking. 8 Apr 2019. DSC (245).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 13982--AZ. Pima Co. Mt. Lemmon. Molino View Parking. 8 Apr 2019. DSC (233).JPG

Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 13982--AZ. Pima Co. Mt. Lemmon. Molino View Parking. 8 Apr 2019. DSC (233).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 13982--AZ. Pima Co. Mt. Lemmon. Molino View Parking. 8 Apr 2019. DSC (237).JPG

Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 13982--AZ. Pima Co. Mt. Lemmon. Molino View Parking. 8 Apr 2019. DSC (237).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 13982--AZ. Pima Co. Mt. Lemmon. Molino View Parking. 8 Apr 2019. DSC (236).JPG

Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 13982--AZ. Pima Co. Mt. Lemmon. Molino View Parking. 8 Apr 2019. DSC (236).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 13982--AZ. Pima Co. Mt. Lemmon. Molino View Parking. 8 Apr 2019. DSC (247).JPG

Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 13982--AZ. Pima Co. Mt. Lemmon. Molino View Parking. 8 Apr 2019. DSC (247).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 13982--AZ. Pima Co. Mt. Lemmon. Molino View Parking. 8 Apr 2019. DSC (246).JPG

Corydalis aurea, C. Davidson 13982--AZ. Pima Co. Mt. Lemmon. Molino View Parking. 8 Apr 2019. DSC (246).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Corydalis aurea, CDavidson11107--ID. Adams Co. Thorn Cr near Hwy 55. 20 Jul 07. 027.jpg

Corydalis aurea, CDavidson11107--ID. Adams Co. Thorn Cr near Hwy 55. 20 Jul 07. 027.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Corydalis aurea, CDavidson11107--ID. Adams Co. Thorn Cr near Hwy 55. 20 Jul 07. 019.jpg

Corydalis aurea, CDavidson11107--ID. Adams Co. Thorn Cr near Hwy 55. 20 Jul 07. 019.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Corydalis aurea, CDavidson11107--ID. Adams Co. Thorn Cr near Hwy 55. 20 Jul 07. 022.jpg

Corydalis aurea, CDavidson11107--ID. Adams Co. Thorn Cr near Hwy 55. 20 Jul 07. 022.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Corydalis aurea, CDavidson11107--ID. Adams Co. Thorn Cr near Hwy 55. 20 Jul 07. 031.jpg

Corydalis aurea, CDavidson11107--ID. Adams Co. Thorn Cr near Hwy 55. 20 Jul 07. 031.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Corydalis aurea, CDavidson11107--ID. Adams Co. FThorn Cr near Hwy 55. 20 Jul 07. 036.jpg

Corydalis aurea, CDavidson11107--ID. Adams Co. FThorn Cr near Hwy 55. 20 Jul 07. 036.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Corydalis aurea, CDavidson11107--ID. Adams Co. Thorn Cr near Hwy 55. 20 Jul 07. 026.jpg

Corydalis aurea, CDavidson11107--ID. Adams Co. Thorn Cr near Hwy 55. 20 Jul 07. 026.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Corydalis aurea, CDavidson11107--ID. Adams Co. Thorn Cr near Hwy 55. 20 Jul 07. 028.jpg

Corydalis aurea, CDavidson11107--ID. Adams Co. Thorn Cr near Hwy 55. 20 Jul 07. 028.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Corydalis aurea, CDavidson11107--ID. Adams Co. Thorn Cr near Hwy 55. 20 Jul 07. 029.jpg

Corydalis aurea, CDavidson11107--ID. Adams Co. Thorn Cr near Hwy 55. 20 Jul 07. 029.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Corydalis aurea--AZ. Coconino Co. San Francisco Pk. 7 Jun 03. 001.jpg

Corydalis aurea--AZ. Coconino Co. San Francisco Pk. 7 Jun 03. 001.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Corydalis aurea--AZ. Coconino Co. San Francisco Pk. 7 Jun 03. 003.jpg

Corydalis aurea--AZ. Coconino Co. San Francisco Pk. 7 Jun 03. 003.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Corydalis aurea--AZ. Coconino Co. San Francisco Pk. 7 Jun 03. 002.jpg

Corydalis aurea--AZ. Coconino Co. San Francisco Pk. 7 Jun 03. 002.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Corydalis aurea--AZ. Coconino Co. San Francisco Pk. 7 Jun 03. 006.jpg

Corydalis aurea--AZ. Coconino Co. San Francisco Pk. 7 Jun 03. 006.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Corydalis aurea--AZ. Coconino Co. San Francisco Pk. 7 Jun 03. 004.jpg

Corydalis aurea--AZ. Coconino Co. San Francisco Pk. 7 Jun 03. 004.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Corydalis aurea--AZ. Coconino Co. San Francisco Pk. 7 Jun 03. 005.jpg

Corydalis aurea--AZ. Coconino Co. San Francisco Pk. 7 Jun 03. 005.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Corydalis aurea--AZ. Coconino Co. San Francisco Pk. 7 Jun 03. 007.jpg

Corydalis aurea--AZ. Coconino Co. San Francisco Pk. 7 Jun 03. 007.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Native to 37 botanical countries across Northern America (source: POWO). Flora of the World documents 4 occurrences across 1 country.

Distribution

Distribution from Plants of the World Online (POWO). View the accepted name on POWO

Occurrences

No collection number

June 7, 2003

Location

United States, Arizona, Coconino (Sedona)

34.880278, -111.748333

Location Remarks

Highway 89A, Oak Creek Canyon. Vicinity of Midgley Bridge.

Collectors

No collectors specified

C. Davidson 13982

April 8, 2019

Location

United States, Arizona, Pima (Vail)

32.076361, -110.647778

Location Remarks

East Old Spanish Trail highway c. 10.6 km E of junction with South Old Spanish Trail highway (E of Tucson). Acacia-Larrea woodland with Yucca schidigera, Opuntia, Carnegiea. 1031 m elev.

Collectors

Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph

Davidson C. 11107

July 20, 2007

Location

United States, Idaho, Adams (New Meadows)

45.189778, -116.304556

Location Remarks

Hwy 55 along the Little Salmon River. Ca. 19 km S of Pollock. Coarse basalt gravel on roadside turnout above the river. 976 m elev.

Collectors

Christopher Davidson

C. Davidson 14026

April 11, 2019

Location

United States, Arizona, Cochise (Elfrida)

31.741917, -109.463222

Location Remarks

Coronado National Forest. North Rucker Canyon Road c. 6 km west of junction FSR 74-FSR74E. Oak-juniper woodland. 1539 m elev.

Collectors

Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph

Notes

Disturbed and weedy roadside lot, essentially open grazing land.

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ranunculales

Family

Papaveraceae

Genus

Corydalis

Specific Epithet

aurea

Authorship

Willd.

Taxonomic Opinions

GBIFWFOPOWO

Conservation (EDGE)

What is EDGE?

Evolutionary distinctiveness

Lower

ED 6.5

Part of a well-represented branch of the plant tree of life, with many close relatives.

Threat status

Predicted not threatened

Modelled estimate

EDGE score

0.6

Global rank

#87,628 of 335,497

Top 27%

Extinction probability

10%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →