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tufted California-poppy

Eschscholzia caespitosa Benth.
tufted California-poppy
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Eschscholzia caespitosa, known as the tufted California-poppy, is a species of poppy in the Papaveraceae family. It is also referred to as foothill poppy and collarless California poppy. This species was first described in 1835 by Benth.

Description

Eschscholzia caespitosa is native to regions including California, Oregon, and parts of Mexico and Great Britain. It is a member of the genus Eschscholzia, which includes several species of poppies. The plant is commonly found in the foothills and other suitable habitats in its range.

Other common names

tufted California-poppytufted poppy

Distribution

SE · NO · California · Great Britain · Mexico Northwest · Oregon

Synonyms

Eschscholzia austinaeEschscholzia bakeriEschscholzia biternataEschscholzia californica var. tenuifoliaEschscholzia caruifoliaEschscholzia caruifolia var. cyathiferaEschscholzia cruciataEschscholzia dolichocarpaEschscholzia douglasii var. tenuifoliaEschscholzia dumetorumEschscholzia elmeriEschscholzia flaccidaEschscholzia formosaEschscholzia formosa var. urocalyxEschscholzia incisaEschscholzia pseudalcicornisEschscholzia rostellataEschscholzia tenuifoliaEschscholzia tenuissimaEschscholzia caespitosa var. caespitosaEschscholzia caespitosa subsp. caespitosa

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