Glaucium sp.
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Family: Papaveraceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Glaucium sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Papaveraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Eschscholzia: Glaucium has 2 free sepals; Eschscholzia sepals are fused into a pointed cap.; vs Papaver: Glaucium fruit splits along 2 seams; Papaver opens by pores at top.; vs Argemone: Glaucium is unarmed; Argemone is covered in sharp spines.; vs Arctomecon: Glaucium has short hairs; Arctomecon has conspicuous long wavy hairs.
Frequently asked questions
Is Glaucium sp. native to California?
No. Glaucium sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Glaucium sp. belong to?
Glaucium sp. is in the Papaveraceae family, genus Glaucium.
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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