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| Identification |
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Genus
Eschscholzia
Species
californica
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
California poppy
Family
PAPAVERACEAE
Specimen number
S14060
Data source
Allergy p285;HtZn p113;MedPl p205;Xeri p275;Xeri p304
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
8" - 1'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 08a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-02
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Eschscholzia californica can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 10� Fahrenheit. California poppy needs summer days with high heat. This plant likes full sun to partial shade. It prefers dry soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Light
Hay fever season
Feb 01 - Sep 30
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
dental anesthetic
antispasmodic
sedative
analgesic
relaxant
Medicinal parts
Aerial parts
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Eschscholzia californica has traditionally been used in many herbal remedies including: as a dental anesthetic, as an antispasmodic, as a sedative and as an analgesic. (More are listed in the medicinal properties section.) Herbal remedies are only prepared from the aerial parts. This is a light producer of pollen but should cause problems to only the most sensitive hay fever sufferers. This plant's 8 month extended hay fever season continues from February through September.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Self sows
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Eschscholzia californica tends to self-sow year after year with little effort. California poppy is a wildflower that occurs throughout California.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Eschscholzia californica has an annual life cycle. Leaves: California poppy has feathery leaves. Flowers: This plant has 1" to 3" flowers which open in the day and close at night. The blossoms are most often an orange color.
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