Eschscholzia caespitosa
(Tufted Poppy)

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               Seedpod                                           Leaf                                            Stem                                        Seed                                          Habit



               Seedling

Facts About this Plant:

    Common Names: Tufted Poppy, California Sundew, Sundew Poppy, Dwarf California Poppy, Foothill Poppy
    Lifespan: Annual
    Zones: N/A
    Type: Forb
    Bloom Time: March - June
    Status: Native
    Range:

Eschscholzia caespitosa, or Tufted Poppy, is native to California and Oregon. It is an annual that grows on hillsides, open meadows and prairies, along roads and in foothills and slopes. It blooms from early spring into mid summer with small yellow to cream flowers.

This plant looks similar to some other members of the genus. More information will be posted at a later time about differentiating other species.

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