Arctomecon merriamii
Desert Bearpoppy, Desert Poppy
Other regional names: Great Bearclaw Poppy +3 more
- Great Bearclaw Poppy
- White Bear Desert Poppy
- White Bear Poppy
- White Bearpoppy
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Papaveraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Found natively in North America, Arctomecon merriamii (commonly known as Desert Bearpoppy or Desert-Poppy) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Papaveraceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Nevada