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tree poppy
Scientific Name: Dendromecon rigida
Family: Papaveraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub, Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Romneya coulteri: The Californian Tree Poppy
Romneya coulteri, commonly known as the Californian tree poppy, Matilija poppy, or Coulter's Matilija poppy, is a captivating flowering plant prized for its large, fragrant flowers and impressive size.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant produces sap.
Considerations for Children
- This plant produces sap.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Romneya coulteri
- Common Names: Californian tree poppy, Matilija poppy, Coulter's Matilija poppy, fried egg plant, mission poppy, White Cloud
- Synonyms: Romneya hybrida, Romneya vandedenii, Romneya 'White Cloud'
- Family: Papaveraceae (Poppy family)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to southern California and northern Mexico.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Deciduous, upright shrub with grey-green leaves that have a delicate appearance.
- Known for its large, spreading clumps with strong stems.
- Reaches a height of approximately 5 feet and forms large clumps.
- Features large, crepe-paper white flowers with a central yellow 'boss' (prominent stamens).
Quirky Facts
- The flowers are often described as resembling crumpled white silk with golden yellow stamens.
- One common name, "fried egg plant," alludes to the flower's appearance with a white petal base and central yellow disk.
Cultivation
- Considered an excellent specimen plant for a sunny mixed border.
- Requires fertile soil.
- Can be slow to establish and may resent disturbance (transplanting).
- Once established, it spreads readily.
- Revels in summer heat.
Further Information
- Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)
- Dave's Garden
- Caerhays Castle