Wildflowers of Europe
Corydalis cava
| Family : | PAPAVERACEAE (Poppy Family) |
| Common Name (UK) : | Hollow Larkspur |
| Common Name (DE) : | Hohler Lerchensporn |
| Common Name (FR) : | Corydale à tubercule creux, Corydalis creuse, Bec d'oie, Fumeterre creuse |
| Habitat : | Shady forests, especially in association with beech and ash-trees. It prefers nutrient-rich soil and can be found in middle and south Europe |
| Remarks : | Corydalis cava is very similar to Corydalis solida. It is different in that the bracts (small leaves at the upper end of the flower stalk) are oval with a smooth, unlobed edge. Also found are white flowers along with the purple colored ones. |
| First appearing : | April |
| Abundance : | Abundant |
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