blue poppy
Definition
Noun: 1. A perennial flowering plant native to China: This term refers specifically to a species of poppy (Meconopsis) characterized by its distinctive flower color and growth habit. The plant produces flowers ranging in color from mauve-pink to a bright, clear sky blue, which hang in clusters known as drooping cymes.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Himalayan blue poppy is a famous but challenging garden plant.
- She successfully cultivated the rare blue poppy in her shaded garden.
- A field of blue poppies is a breathtaking sight.
Advanced Usage
- Horticultural Context: In gardening, "blue poppy" often specifically refers to (Himalayan blue poppy) or , prized for their true blue flowers, which are uncommon in the plant kingdom.
- Growing the blue poppy requires cool, moist conditions and acidic soil.
Variants and Related Words
- Meconopsis (n): The botanical genus name for blue poppies and related species.
- Himalayan blue poppy (n): A common name for .
- Welsh poppy (n): A related plant () with yellow flowers, not blue.
Synonyms
- Meconopsis (scientific name)
- Himalayan poppy (context-specific)
Notes on Meaning
The term "blue poppy" is primarily a common name for a specific group of plants in the genus Meconopsis. It is not typically used idiomatically or in phrasal verbs. Its meaning is consistently tied to botany and horticulture.
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Chinese perennial having mauve-pink to bright sky blue flowers in drooping cymes
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