natural herbs
Corydalis ochotensis
Herb latin name: Corydalis ochotensis
Family: Papaveraceae (Poppy Family)
Edible parts of Corydalis ochotensis:
Young plant - cooked.Description of the plant:
Plant:
BiennialHeight:
100 cm(3 1/4 foot)
Habitat of the herb:
Mountains in C. Japan.Propagation of Corydalis ochotensis:
Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe, the seed rapidly loses viability if it is allowed to become dry. Surface sow and keep moist, it usually germinates in 1 - 3 months at 15°C. Germinates in spring according to another report. Two months warm, then a cold stratification improves the germination of stored seed. Seedlings only produce one leaf in their first year of growth and are very prone to damping off. This species is a biennial and probably germinates more easily than the perennial species.Cultivation of the herb:
Mountains in C. Japan.Medicinal use of Corydalis ochotensis:
None knownKnown hazards of Corydalis ochotensis:
Although no specific mention has been seen for this species, there is a report that Corydalis species are potentially toxic in moderate doses.Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.