Eschscholzia californica subsp. californica
California Poppy, California Poppy
Also known as: Chelidonium multifidum Moc. & Sessé ex DC. +16 more
- Chelidonium multifidum Moc. & Sessé ex DC.
- Chryseis californica (Cham.) Lindl.
- Chryseis compacta Lindl.
- Chryseis crocea Lindl.
- Chryseis douglasii Hook. & Arn. ex Torr. & A.Gray
- Chryseis tenuifolia Torr. & A.Gray
- Eschscholzia absinthiifolia Greene
- Eschscholzia ambigua Greene
- Eschscholzia angularis Greene
- Eschscholzia apiculata Greene
- Eschscholzia arizonica Greene
- Eschscholzia australis Greene
- Eschscholzia benedicta Greene
- Eschscholzia bernardina Greene
- Eschscholzia bernardina var. coarctata Fedde
- Eschscholzia bicornuta Greene
- Eschscholzia biolettii Greene
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Papaveraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Originating in North America, Eschscholzia californica subsp. californica (commonly known as California poppy) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Papaveraceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Eschscholzia californica, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, Oregon, Washington
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, Algeria, Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Assam, Austria, Baleares, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Canary Is., Cape Provinces, Central European Russia, Chile Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Colorado, Corse, Cyprus, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East European Russia, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hawaii, Illinois, Ireland, Italy, Juan Fernández Is., Kentucky, Korea, Madeira, Magadan, Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Morocco, New South Wales, New York, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Norway, Peru, Primorye, Queensland, Romania, Rwanda, South Australia, South European Russia, Spain, Sweden, Tasmania, Tristan da Cunha, Turkey, Victoria, West Himalaya, Western Australia
Base Species & Variations