Eschscholtzia caespitosa

Flower name
Eschscholtzia caespitosa
Scientific name
Eschscholtzia caespitosa
AliasEscholtzia, Foothill poppy, tufted poppy, collarless California poppy
Place of origin central California
Place of floweringGarden, Botanical Gardens
Flowering seasonMay, June

What is Eschscholtzia caespitosa

Eschscholtzia caespitosa, foothill poppy, tufted poppy or collarless California poppy (scientific name: Eschscholtzia caespitosa) is an annual flowering plant native to central California that is a smaller version of Eschscholtzia californica, a cold-resistant perennial plant in the poppy family. The height of E. californica (E. californica) is 30-50 cm, and that of E. caespitosa (E. caespitosa) is 20-30 cm. Similarly, flower diameter is 5 to 8 cm for E. californica and 2 cm for E. caespitosa. Similarly, the flower color of E. californica is more abundant, while that of E. caespitosa is light cream. The genus name "Eschscholzia" is a dedication to the Russian botanist Eschscholz. The species name "caespitosa" means "cluster" in Latin. The name is derived from the fact that the flowers bloom in clusters.

Detailed flower data

Common name: Hime Hanabishiso, scientific name: Eschscholtzia caespitosa, origin: California (USA), environment: sunny and dry, life form: cold hardy perennial, height 20-30 cm, Leaf shape: pinnate compound leaf, Corolla shape: 4-petaled, Flower diameter: 2 cm, Flower color: light, Flowering season: May to June.