Latin name: Eschscholzia californica Cham. Pronunciation: esh-SHOLE-tzee-a ka-li-FOR-ni-ka Common name: California poppy Family: Papaveraceae (Poppy) Habitat: Grassy and open places in many plant communities up to 6500' in much of cismontane California Blooming period: February to September Name derivations: 1) Eschscholzia 2) californica |
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