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Harford's tree poppy

Scientific Name: Dendromecon harfordii

Family: Papaveraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Channel Islands Tree Poppy (Dendromecon harfordii)

Dendromecon harfordii, commonly known as Channel Islands tree poppy or Harford's tree poppy, is a captivating flowering plant belonging to the poppy family (Papaveraceae). It is also referred to as Island Bush Poppy.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Dendromecon harfordii Kellogg
  • Family: Papaveraceae (Poppy Family)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonym: Dendromecon rigida subsp. harfordii

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habit

  • This plant is classified as a shrub or small tree.
  • It is a perennial, meaning it lives for more than two years.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to chaparral areas, particularly the Channel Islands of California.

Awards

  • The Harford's Tree Poppy has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit (AGM), due to its gorgeous and fragrant flowers.

Further Information

  • Michael Charters, www.calflora.net
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Discover Life