Matilija poppy

Matilija poppy

Taxobox
name = Matilija Poppy


image_width = 250px
image_caption = Matilija poppy flower and fruit
regnum = Plantae
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis = Magnoliopsida
ordo = Ranunculales
familia = Papaveraceae
genus = "Romneya"
genus_authority = Harv.
subdivision_ranks = Species
subdivision = "Romneya coulteri"
"Romneya trichocalyx"The Matilija poppy or tree poppy ("Romneya" Harvey) is a poppy of Southern California and Northern Mexico, belonging to the poppy family (Papaveraceae).

They are perennial subshrub with a woody stem. They may grow to a height of 2.5 meters (8 ft) and a width of 1 m (35 in), with the flowers up to 13 cm (5 in) across. The silvery green leaves are deeply cut, with a small fringe of hairs at the margin.

They are notable for their large white flowers with intense yellow centers, blooming in summer. These flowers prefer a warm, sunny spot and fertile soil with good water drainage. They are not easily grown, and also difficult to remove.

The genus includes only two species:
* Coulter's Matilija poppy ("Romneya coulteri") Harvey
* Bristly Matilija poppy ("Romneya trichocalyx") Eastwood - some consider this a variant "Romneya coulteri" var. "trichocalyx"


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