Arctomecon sp.
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Family: Papaveraceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Arctomecon sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Papaveraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Argemone: Arctomecon has long wavy hairs; Argemone has sharp spines.; vs Papaver: Arctomecon has long wavy hairs 5-15 mm; Papaver has short straight hairs or none.; vs Glaucium: Arctomecon has long wavy hairs; Glaucium is smooth or has short hairs.; vs Eschscholzia: Arctomecon has long wavy hairs; Eschscholzia is smooth or has short appressed hairs.
Frequently asked questions
Is Arctomecon sp. native to California?
No. Arctomecon sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Arctomecon sp. belong to?
Arctomecon sp. is in the Papaveraceae family, genus Arctomecon.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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