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Sweden · Nature & Wildlife · Hard
The 'nunneört' (Corydalis nobilis), a rare plant growing wild at specific Swedish sites, is known from what unusual original habitat?
Answer: It was introduced from Siberia as a garden plant and naturalised at old manor houses and monasteries — The Siberian corydalis escaped cultivation in Sweden from monastery and manor gardens, particularly around Uppsala, and the sites where it grows are considered cultural indicators.
- A It is a native relict from before the ice age
- B It only grows on serpentine rock outcrops
- C It was introduced from Siberia as a garden plant and naturalised at old manor houses and monasteries ✓
- D It was brought by Viking traders
The Siberian corydalis escaped cultivation in Sweden from monastery and manor gardens, particularly around Uppsala, and the sites where it grows are considered cultural indicators.