Eschscholzia procera
Kernville poppy
Family: Papaveraceae
Conservation status: CNPS 3
Eschscholzia procera (Kernville poppy) is a California plant in the Papaveraceae family.
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Identification and appearance
Key characters: Differentiators are not available at this time.
Conservation status
CNPS 3
How to tell it apart
vs Papaver: Eschscholzia sepals form pointed cap that pops off; Papaver has 2 separate hairy sepals.; vs Artemisia: Eschscholzia has 4-petaled flowers; Artemisia has tiny clustered flower heads, no petals.; vs Dendromecon: Eschscholzia is herbaceous annual; Dendromecon is woody shrub with undivided leaves.; vs Afropapaver: Eschscholzia has cup-shaped receptacle; Afropapaver has flat receptacle.; vs Camissoniopsis: Eschscholzia has numerous stamens; Camissoniopsis has exactly 8 stamens.
Frequently asked questions
What plant family does Eschscholzia procera belong to?
Eschscholzia procera is in the Papaveraceae family, genus Eschscholzia.
Is Eschscholzia procera rare or endangered?
Eschscholzia procera carries California Rare Plant Rank 3, state rank S1?.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: CDFW CNDDB
Last updated 2026-09-30
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