Dendromecon harfordii var. harfordii
north island bush-poppy
Photo: parent species Dendromecon harfordii · (c) Mark Richman, some rights reserved (CC BY) · licence
Family: Papaveraceae
Conservation status: CNPS 3.2
Dendromecon harfordii var. harfordii (north island bush-poppy) is a California plant in the Papaveraceae family, recognized by Channel Islands Dendromecon; separable from mainland D. rigida but not from var. rhamnoides by range.
Identification and appearance
Key characters: Channel Islands Dendromecon; separable from mainland D. rigida but not from var. rhamnoides by range
Bloom period
Dendromecon harfordii var. harfordii blooms Mar-Nov.
Conservation status
CNPS 3.2
How to tell it apart
vs Eschscholzia: Woody shrub with persistent stems, not herbaceous annual dying back each year.; vs Hypericum: Four petals (not five), leaves narrow and simple without oil dots.; vs Crocanthemum: Poppy-like flowers with many stamens, leaves leathery without star-shaped hairs.; vs Hunnemannia: Woody perennial shrub, not herbaceous annual from Mexico.; vs Salix: Showy yellow poppy flowers with 4 petals, not tiny catkins without petals.
Frequently asked questions
When does Dendromecon harfordii var. harfordii bloom?
Dendromecon harfordii var. harfordii blooms Mar-Nov.
What plant family does Dendromecon harfordii var. harfordii belong to?
Dendromecon harfordii var. harfordii is in the Papaveraceae family, genus Dendromecon.
Is Dendromecon harfordii var. harfordii rare or endangered?
Dendromecon harfordii var. harfordii carries California Rare Plant Rank 3.2, state rank S3.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Last updated 2026-09-30
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