Chinese celandine-poppy
Stylophorum lasiocarpum (Oliv.) Fedde
Stylophorum lasiocarpum, known as Chinese celandine-poppy, is a flowering plant in the Papaveraceae family. It is native to central China and is a biennial or short-lived perennial that grows up to 45 cm tall. It is hardy to USDA zone 4 and is available from commercial suppliers. The plant produces yellow flowers from late spring to late summer and has seed capsules that explosively release seeds when ripe.
Description
Stylophorum lasiocarpum (Oliv.) Fedde is a member of the Papaveraceae family and is native to central China. It is a biennial or short-lived perennial plant that reaches a height of 45 cm. The species is hardy to USDA zone 4 and is commonly available from commercial suppliers. It is characterized by its yellow flowers, which bloom from late spring to late summer. The plant's seed capsules are notable for their explosive seed dispersal mechanism when the seeds are ripe.
Other common names
Chinese celandine-poppy
Distribution
China North-Central · China South-Central
Synonyms
Chelidonium lasiocarpumHylomecon lasiocarpa
