Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) - Image 18

Botanical name: Eschscholzia californica

Common names: California Poppy, Golden Poppy

Family: Papaveraceae

Origin: California

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryYellow, orange flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersSpice or herb plantEthnomedical plant.
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Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) dry brown pod with tiny black round fruit close up.
Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) dry pod with black fruit resting on a ruled paper notebook.


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