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Golden poppies (Eschscholzia)
Golden poppies is a small genus in the Poppy family. The genus' Latin name is in honor of the 19th century Baltic-German and Imperial Russian botanist Johann Friedrich von Eschscholtzenus. The leaves of all species are deeply cut, and decorative flowers bear yellow or orange petals.
Lifespan
Annual
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Golden poppies
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Attributes of Golden poppies
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
20 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of Golden poppies
Distribution of Golden poppies
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Distribution Map of Golden poppies
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Golden poppies
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Golden poppies, or California poppy, is a resilient genus with modest care needs. Basic Care Needs typically include full sun exposure, less frequent watering once established, and well-draining soil conditions. It thrives in temperatures of 70-85°F but tolerates cooler climates. Common Challenges include aphids and mildew; however, plants are generally resilient. Seasonal Considerations often involve reducing watering in cooler months while in summer, ensuring they are well-watered to celebrate a burst of blossoms. Golden poppies truly thrives with minimal intervention, proving a hardy choice for many garden landscapes.
How to Water Golden poppies?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Golden poppies?
How to Propagate Golden poppies?
How to Plant Golden poppies?
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8 most common species：
California poppy
The california poppy is native to the United States and Mexico and is the state flower of California since 1903. April 6 is considered to be California Poppy Day and is a common sight on-road and landmark signs in California.
Frying pans
Frying pans(Eschscholzia lobbii) is a poppy species that grows near vernal pools and in foothills and is an excellent choice for a wildflower garden. It was given the name "frying pans" due to the round, pan-shaped flowers. The specific epithet refers to the English botanic collector Willian Lobb.
Tufted poppy
Tufted poppy (Eschscholzia caespitosa) is a perennial herb native to the Western US. It features clusters of foliage and flowers in vibrant colors of orange, red, or yellow. Its fruit also bear small black-coated seeds. This plant is ideally cultivated in pots or in backyard gardens.
Parish's poppy
Parish's poppy (Eschscholzia parishii) is an annual wildflower that blooms in spring with bright yellow cup-shaped flowers. Also called the Pygmy poppy it is commonly found growing in the deserts of southern California in the U.S.
Red rock poppy
Red rock poppy (*Eschscholzia minutiflora*) is named after its native red desert habitat in the southwestern United States and Mexico. You're most likely to see red rock poppy when its bright yellow flowers bloom in summer. It attracts moths, birds, and bees, and is a useful plant to grow in bird and bee gardens.
California poppy 'Mission Bells'
California poppy 'Mission Bells' is a delightful addition to any garden. Its stunning, bright orange blooms are also used to create natural color dyes. This poppy attracts important pollinators like bees and butterflies. It typically blooms between March and May in dry, sunny ecosystems.
Channel island poppy
Channel island poppy is a resilient wildflower characterized by its bright yellow-orange blossoms reminiscent of delicate cups. This sun-loving plant flourishes in well-draining soils and often thrives in arid or disturbed habitats, adapting well to dry conditions. Its finely divided, blue-green foliage provides a striking backdrop for the vivid blooms that close each evening, or during cloudy weather, as part of its unique survival strategy.
Desert poppy
Eschscholzia glyptosperma is an annual herb growing from a basal patch of leaves divided into pointed segments. It produces erect stems up to about 25 centimeters in height, each bearing a single flower. The poppy flower is bright yellow, with petals one to two.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Golden poppies
Eschscholzia
Golden poppies is a small genus in the Poppy family. The genus' Latin name is in honor of the 19th century Baltic-German and Imperial Russian botanist Johann Friedrich von Eschscholtzenus. The leaves of all species are deeply cut, and decorative flowers bear yellow or orange petals.
Lifespan
Annual
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Golden poppies
Feedback
Attributes of Golden poppies
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
20 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of Golden poppies
Distribution of Golden poppies
Feedback
Distribution Map of Golden poppies
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Golden poppies
Feedback
Golden poppies, or California poppy, is a resilient genus with modest care needs. Basic Care Needs typically include full sun exposure, less frequent watering once established, and well-draining soil conditions. It thrives in temperatures of 70-85°F but tolerates cooler climates. Common Challenges include aphids and mildew; however, plants are generally resilient. Seasonal Considerations often involve reducing watering in cooler months while in summer, ensuring they are well-watered to celebrate a burst of blossoms. Golden poppies truly thrives with minimal intervention, proving a hardy choice for many garden landscapes.
How to Water Golden poppies?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Golden poppies?
How to Propagate Golden poppies?
How to Plant Golden poppies?
Exploring the Golden poppies Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
California poppy
The california poppy is native to the United States and Mexico and is the state flower of California since 1903. April 6 is considered to be California Poppy Day and is a common sight on-road and landmark signs in California.
Frying pans
Frying pans(Eschscholzia lobbii) is a poppy species that grows near vernal pools and in foothills and is an excellent choice for a wildflower garden. It was given the name "frying pans" due to the round, pan-shaped flowers. The specific epithet refers to the English botanic collector Willian Lobb.
Tufted poppy
Tufted poppy (Eschscholzia caespitosa) is a perennial herb native to the Western US. It features clusters of foliage and flowers in vibrant colors of orange, red, or yellow. Its fruit also bear small black-coated seeds. This plant is ideally cultivated in pots or in backyard gardens.
Parish's poppy
Parish's poppy (Eschscholzia parishii) is an annual wildflower that blooms in spring with bright yellow cup-shaped flowers. Also called the Pygmy poppy it is commonly found growing in the deserts of southern California in the U.S.
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More Popular Genus
Feedback
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
Your Ultimate Guide to Plants
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17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
Nearly 5 years of research
80+ scholars in botany and gardening
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