Corydalis aurea, May 19, 2022
C. aurea, Twin Lakes, June 7, 2022
Common & scientific names
Golden smoke, Corydalis aurea
Family
Fumitory, Fumariaceae
Location
Difficult Campground, 8,100’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
One of only four species found in Colorado from the Fumitory family, abundant in the east and on the west coast. These unusual flowers are related to Dutchman’s breeches and Bleeding-hearts, and are the yellow cousin of one of Colorado’s most spectacular flowers, Case’s fitweed, Corydalis caseana, found only in wetter areas of Colorado like Marble and Crested Butte.