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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
Examples of California poppy in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Additionally, Yosemite's rich plant life features more than 1,500 vascular plant species, including towering giant sequoias, the Yosemite bog orchid, which is only found in Yosemite National Park, beautiful blue lupine, and, at lower elevations, California poppy.
—Carrie Dennis, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2024
Volunteer Lukas Johnson takes notes on a clipboard about the progress of flowering California poppies.
—Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 May 2024
But the real star of the property show are the sprawling, ultra-private grounds, which contain native plantings, a canopy of mature oaks, fields of California poppies, and a fruit/veggie garden with plum, peach, and apricot trees.
—James McClain, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2024
That’s why the hillsides in the Antelope Valley, Lake Elsinore and Chino Hills State Park are currently lacking the orange luster of California poppies that can draw hordes of springtime visitors.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Annuals: nasturtium, flowering sweet peas, native California poppies, breadseed poppies (Papaver somniferum), wild sweet peas (Lathyrus vestitus).
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
Also, the California poppy is just one of several types of poppy in the state.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
Nerve Control 911 Nerve Control 911 contains a small dose of six herbal and plant extracts, including less than 150mg each of passionflower, marshmallow root, corydalis powder, prickly pear extract, and California poppy seed.
—Andrew Price, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Related Articles In extremely wet years, non-native invasive plants can expand their territory and compete with the native wildflowers – like the California poppy – for space and resources, according to Turner.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1849, in the meaning defined above
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“California poppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/California%20poppy. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
Kids Definition
California poppy
noun
: any of a genus of herbs related to the poppies and including one widely grown for its usually yellow or orange flowers
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