Eschscholzia californica

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California Poppy

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DERIVATION

Eschscholzia	- honoring Johann Eschscholtz (1793 - 1831), Estonian physician and naturalist, who served as ship's physician on a Russian expedition to California in the early 1800's.
californica	- from California, USA

FAMILY

Papaveraceae (Poppy Family) Other Plants in the Poppy Family

HABIT

Herbaceous

GROWTH FORM

Prostrate

RANGE

W & SC United States to N Mexico

LEAF TYPE

Deciduous

FLOWERS

In May - June, Orange;yellow (Variable)

HARDINESS

USDA Zone 9 (Coldest zone where hardy)

SOIL

Well-drained soil

SUN REQUIREMENTS

Sun

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Native Plant Collection

COMMON NAME(S)

California Poppy

Location Map for Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) - 9 Map Locations Found
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Individual Locations for Eschscholzia californica: More Locations
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Accession
Number

Year

Location

1	920162*1	1992	Rock Alpine Garden
2	920161*1	1992	Rock Alpine Garden
3	920161*2	1992	Parking Garage
4	032043*3	2003	Water Smart Garden
5	082382*1	2008	Desert Wash Garden
6	131705*1	2013	Chatfield Sinnamon Center, Lav. Bed
7	131705*2	2013	Chatfield Sinnamon Center WSM Ave N
8	131705*3	2013	Chatfield Sinnamon Center WSM Ave S
9	140433*1	2014	Morrison Center
No Map	173113*1	2017	Seed
No Map	182808*1	2018	Mordecai Childrens G

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	FLOWERING: When Eschscholzia californica has been observed flowering at Denver Botanic Gardens

AVE.

2016
2015
2013
2006
2005

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FRUITING:
When Eschscholzia californica has been observed fruiting
at Denver Botanic Gardens

2016

2013

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