Eschscholzia sp.
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Family: Papaveraceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Eschscholzia sp. is a native California perennial in the Papaveraceae family.
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
Is Eschscholzia sp. native to California?
Yes. Eschscholzia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Eschscholzia sp. belong to?
Eschscholzia sp. is in the Papaveraceae family, genus Eschscholzia.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Eschscholzia androuxii — Joshua tree poppy
- Eschscholzia caespitosa — Foothill poppy
- Eschscholzia californica — California poppy
- Eschscholzia glyptosperma — Desert gold poppy
- Eschscholzia hypecoides — San benito poppy
- Eschscholzia lemmonii — Lemmon's poppy
- Fumaria capreolata — White ramping fumitory
- Fumaria officinalis — Fumitory
- Fumaria parviflora — Fine leaved fumitory
- Fumaria sp.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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