California poppy
noun
: any of a genus (Eschscholzia) of herbs of the poppy family
especially
: one (E. californica) widely cultivated for its usually yellow or orange flowers
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In Lisa's hands are golden California poppies, the state flower.
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Lawrence Yee, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
Bills planted salvias, mint, monkey flower and California poppies in her own wildflower garden this fall.
—Amy Chillag, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
Flowers included arroyo lupine and California poppies.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Consider a variety of selections for a successive bloom and remember that less is more when applying seeds, especially for self-seeding flowers like California poppies.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 12 Sep. 2024
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Lawrence Yee, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
Bills planted salvias, mint, monkey flower and California poppies in her own wildflower garden this fall.
—Amy Chillag, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
Flowers included arroyo lupine and California poppies.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Consider a variety of selections for a successive bloom and remember that less is more when applying seeds, especially for self-seeding flowers like California poppies.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 12 Sep. 2024
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“California poppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/California%20poppy. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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