Eschscholzia californica ssp. mexicana
(Mexican Gold Poppy)
Eschscholzia californica ssp. mexicana, Wildseed Farm, Gillespe Co. 7556
Eschscholzia californica ssp. mexicana, Wildseed Farm, Gillespe Co. 7564
Eschscholzia californica ssp. mexicana, Wildflower Center, Austin, Travis Co. 7492
| Scientific Name | Eschscholzia californica ssp. mexicana (Eschscholzia mexicana) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | ESCAM |
| Common Name | Mexican Gold Poppy, California Gold Poppy | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 524062 |
| Family | Papaveraceae (Poppy) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Dry, rocky limestone soils; in Texas only in far west. Plant: Erect to spreading annual up to 16 inches tall; one or more leafy stems branching in upper portions. Leaves: Deeply divided into narrow segments, overall up to 2 inches long. Inflorescence: Solitary or in small clusters, erect orange, gold or bright yellow cupped flowers 1-1/8 to 2-3/8 inches across; 4 petals; pistil and stamens orange/gold/yellow. Bloom Period: March to May. References: "Wildflowers of Texas" by G. Ajilvsgi, "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston. Note: These images were taken of cultivated plants, not in the wild. |
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Texas Status: Exotic |
Banner photo of Castilleja indivisa and Lupinus ssp. taken along FM 1323 north of Johnson City, Blanco County
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