Case's Corydalis (Corydalis caseana)

Case's Corydalis, Pfeifferhorn trail, 7/1/16; David Kenison

Also called Fitweed, Case's fitweed, Sierra corydalis, Sierra fumewort.

Case's corydalis is a tall, bushy plant with a protruding bloom stalk containing dozens of delicate white (sometimes pink) downward-pointing blossoms with purple tips. The leafy stems have large fern-like leaves.

Named for Professor E. L. (Eliphalet Lewis) Case of California, 1843-1925. Case was a Civil War veteran, school teacher, and plant collector.  Corydalis is the Greek name for a crested lark, which the blossom resembles.

Corydalis contains alkaloids poisonous to livestock, particularly sheep.

These photos were taken by the author at a variety of locations around Utah.  Click to view enlargements.

Additional information:
USDA profile
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center