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| 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. |
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Texas Status: Exotic |
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