Holewort 

Latin name: Corydalis cava 

Holewort is a perennial, herbaceous, ornamental plant that reaches heights of 10 to 30 cm (4-12 in). 

It is widespread in Europe, only missing in Northern Europe. 

It occurs especially in beech and hornbeam forest communities. 

Hollow root prefers partially shaded to shady places and moist, nutrient-rich soils. 

Its white or purple flowers bloom from March to April. 

After the seeds ripen in May, the above-ground parts of the plant withdraw. 

This plant is poisonous. 

Its tubers located deep in the earth, contain high concentrations of toxic alkaloids. 

Holewort used to be used as a medicinal plant. It was used for menstrual disorders, as a remedy for worms and as an anesthetic. 

Nowadays it is used in industrially manufactured ready-made preparations.

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