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
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The California poppy is majestic and elegant, says Hayek.
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Lauren David, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026
Other common sights here include Coulter’s lupine and small patches of California poppies.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Visitors might see tall purple lupine, bright orange California poppies, delicate purple and pink shooting stars, and more native plants in bloom.
—Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
There are hundreds of species of poppies in the world, and California poppies are highly variable with many similar plants throughout the state.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 13 Mar. 2026
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Lauren David, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026
Other common sights here include Coulter’s lupine and small patches of California poppies.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Visitors might see tall purple lupine, bright orange California poppies, delicate purple and pink shooting stars, and more native plants in bloom.
—Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
There are hundreds of species of poppies in the world, and California poppies are highly variable with many similar plants throughout the state.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 13 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for California poppy
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“California poppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/California%20poppy. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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