plume-poppy
Macleaya microcarpa (Maxim.) Fedde
Macleaya microcarpa is a flowering plant in the Papaveraceae family. It is a robust herbaceous perennial that reaches up to 2 m in height and 1 m or more in width. The plant features grey-green, felted leaves and produces loose panicles of buff-colored flowers in midsummer.
Description
Macleaya microcarpa, commonly known as plume-poppy, is native to regions in China including the Southeast, North-Central, South-Central, and Southeastern areas. It was first described in 1905. This species is characterized by its vigorous growth and distinctive foliage. The Papaveraceae family includes other notable genera such as Papaver and Argemone. The plant is valued for its ornamental qualities in horticulture.
Other common names
plume-poppytree celandine
Distribution
SE · China North-Central · China South-Central · China Southeast
Synonyms
Bocconia microcarpa
