Eschscholtzia
/is'kɔlʃə/
Definition
Noun: * A genus of showy, herbaceous flowering plants native to western North America, particularly California. They are commonly known as California poppies and are characterized by their fern-like, bluish-green foliage and brightly colored, cup-shaped flowers that typically close at night or in cloudy weather.
Examples
- The hills were covered in a vibrant orange blanket of eschscholtzia.
- Eschscholtzia is drought-tolerant and often used in wildflower meadows.
- She planted eschscholtzia seeds to add a splash of color to her garden.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical and horticultural contexts, eschscholtzia is used to refer specifically to plants within this genus, distinguishing them from other types of poppies (e.g., ).
- The study focused on the alkaloid content of several Eschscholtzia species.
Variants and Related Words
- California poppy: The most common name for the most widespread species, .
- Eschscholzia californica: The full botanical name for the California poppy.
Synonyms
- California poppy
- Golden poppy (a common name for the state flower of California)
Noun
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showy herbs of western North America
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