Eschscholtzia caespitosa
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- Flower nameEschscholtzia caespitosa
- Scientific nameEschscholtzia caespitosa
- AliasEscholtzia, Foothill poppy, tufted poppy, collarless California poppy
- Place of origin central California
- Place of floweringGarden, Botanical Gardens
- Flowering seasonApril, May, June
What is Eschscholtzia caespitosa
Eschscholtzia caespitosa, foothill poppy, tufted poppy or collarless California poppy (scientific name: Eschscholtzia caespitosa) is an annual flowering plant native to central California that is a smaller version of Eschscholtzia californica, a cold-resistant perennial plant in the poppy family. The height of E. californica (E. californica) is 30-50 cm, and that of E. caespitosa (E. caespitosa) is 20-30 cm. Similarly, flower diameter is 5 to 8 cm for E. californica and 2 cm for E. caespitosa. Similarly, the flower color of E. californica is more abundant, while that of E. caespitosa is light cream. The genus name "Eschscholzia" is a dedication to the Russian botanist Eschscholz. The species name "caespitosa" means "cluster" in Latin. The name is derived from the fact that the flowers bloom in clusters.
Detailed flower data
Common name: Hime Hanabishiso, scientific name: Eschscholtzia caespitosa, origin: California (USA), environment: sunny and dry, life form: cold hardy perennial, height 20-30 cm, Leaf shape: pinnate compound leaf, Corolla shape: 4-petaled, Flower diameter: 2 cm, Flower color: light, Flowering season: May to June.
- OrderRanunculales
- FamilyPapaveraceae
- GenusEschscholtzia
- SpeciesE. californica
- Type of flowerRadial symmetrical flower
- Array of flowerMonopetal inflorescence
- Petal shape4 petals
- Leaf typeFeather shape
- Edge of the leafSerrated
- Life typeannual flowering plant
- Flower colorsYellow Cream
- Colors of the leavesGreen
- Fruit color
- Height20.0 ~ 30.0 cm
- Diameter of flower2.0 ~ 2.0 cm
