Hesperomecon sp.
Family: Papaveraceae · Type: Annual · Native
Hesperomecon sp. is a native California annual in the Papaveraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Platystemon: Three stigmas in flower center (not 6+ like Platystemon's linear stigmas).; vs Meconella: Many stamens (12+) creating bushy center, not just 3-6 stamens.; vs Canbya: Plants conspicuously hairy with long soft hairs, not hairless or nearly so.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hesperomecon sp. native to California?
Yes. Hesperomecon sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Hesperomecon sp. belong to?
Hesperomecon sp. is in the Papaveraceae family, genus Hesperomecon.
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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