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diamondpetal California poppy

Eschscholzia rhombipetala Greene
diamondpetal California poppy
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Eschscholzia rhombipetala, known as diamondpetal California poppy, is a member of the Papaveraceae family. It was first described by Greene in 1885 and is native to California.

Description

Eschscholzia rhombipetala is a species within the genus Eschscholzia, part of the Papaveraceae family, commonly referred to as the poppy family. This species was formally described by Greene in 1885. Its common name, diamondpetal California poppy, reflects the distinctive shape of its petals. The plant is native to California, where it is naturally found. No further details on its ecology or uses are provided in the source data.

Other common names

diamondpetal California poppy

Distribution

California

Synonyms

Eschscholzia caespitosa var. rhombipetala

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