I was out today looking for spring flowers and came across a goup of these. There wer both purple and white varieties in the flower patch. So what is it. Any help would be appreciated. (C&C on the phot welcome as well) Charlie
A species of Corydalis, possibly Corydalis cava or Corydalis solida. Photos of the lower leaves might help determine which species it is.
This is very probably Corydalis cava. The only lookalike in Switzerland is Corydalis intermedia and this plant has got only 1 to 8 flowers according to the "Flora Helvetica". Corydalis solida has got incised bracts. Therefore it can be excluded.