Flower Properties

Property	Value
English Name	Yellow Croydalis
MainColor	Yellow
PlantType	Herb
Growth Type	Naturalized
Season	July
ImageUrl	Pseudofumaria-001
Photographer	DP
Location	St Albans
Human Toxicity	Mildly_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

A delicate perennial with finely divided bluish-green leaves and tubular yellow flowers blooming for much of the year. Commonly grows in old walls and shady crevices.

Distribution

Native to southern Europe; naturalised in the UK, often self-seeding in gardens and masonry.

Medicinal/Other Uses

Contains alkaloids with sedative and antispasmodic effects; rarely used due to toxicity risk.

Edibility

Not edible – contains potentially harmful isoquinoline alkaloids.

Human Toxicity

All parts mildly toxic if ingested; may cause nausea or lethargy.

Pet Toxicity

Toxic to pets – ingestion may cause vomiting, weakness, or tremors.

Active Compounds

Corydine, corydaline, protopine.