matilija poppies
E96558
Matilija poppies are striking, tall California native perennials known for their large, crinkled white petals and bright yellow centers that resemble fried eggs.
Aliases (1)
- Matilija poppies ×48
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
flowering plant
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ornamental plant → perennial plant → |
| attracts |
bees
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butterflies → |
| bloomTime |
late spring
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summer → |
| commonNameOf |
Romneya coulteri
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| cultivationStatus |
popular in native plant gardens
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| distribution |
northern Baja California
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southern California → |
| droughtTolerance |
high
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| family |
Papaveraceae
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| flowerCenterColor |
yellow
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| flowerColor |
white
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| flowerDescription |
large crinkled white petals with bright yellow centers
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| flowerSize |
up to about 15–20 cm across
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up to about 6–8 inches across → |
| growthForm |
shrubby perennial
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| habitat |
canyons
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chaparral → coastal sage scrub → dry washes → |
| height |
up to about 2–3 meters
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up to about 6–10 feet → |
| kingdom |
Plantae
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| leafPersistence |
deciduous to semi-evergreen depending on climate
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| leafType |
gray-green foliage
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| maintenanceNote |
can spread aggressively via rhizomes
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| nativeTo |
Baja California
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California → |
| nickname |
fried egg flower
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fried egg plant → |
| order |
Ranunculales
NERFINISHED
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| plantType |
herbaceous perennial
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|
| propagationMethod |
rhizomes
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root cuttings → seed → |
| region |
California Floristic Province
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| rootSystem |
spreading rhizomes
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| soilPreference |
gravelly soil
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sandy soil → well-drained soil → |
| sunRequirement |
full sun
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| taxonRank |
species
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| use |
erosion control on slopes
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ornamental landscaping → |
| waterRequirement |
low once established
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Referenced by (1)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
|
Romneya
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commonName |