Thanks,
Between the thunderstorms, loss of power and me hitting the wrong key I have re-written this message about 4 times. Here goes my last attempt...
Many of the wild plants here are listed in Florida so I always check both Georgia and Florida first.
As to a plant being in the 'wrong' locale, I have observed that when the utility poles are installed and/or replaced, the workers unearth long dormant seeds. Also, I trade with people from several states, including Texas (maybe that part of my back yard is similar to Texas?). Third is the birds; the area where the plant grew is under a roosting/resting site for migratory and local birds.
First let me say I am happy this is a wildflower and not a 'weed'. Oh, and so many colors available if I decide to start a collection. Wow.
Armed with the name 'Corydalis' I did some more searching (between thunderclaps) and wonder if this could be Corydalis micrantha ssp. australis? My knowledge of the botanical terminology is limited, but in reading the descriptions of the various Corydalis, this one is described as having smaller flowers, the seed pods/capsules are long and more upright and the flower stem/stalk extends far beyond the foliage rosette.
http://www.southeasternflora.c...
http://plants.usda.gov/core/pr...
http://www.efloras.org/object_...
I would like to add the photos to the correct entry, but understand I may need to wait until March to get more detailed photos of the flowers, etc.
