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Bush Poppy
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Bush Poppy
Dendromecon rigida
The Bush Poppy is a bright yellow flower that blooms in sunny places. Its cheerful color can brighten up any garden and attracts butterflies and bees!
Habitat: Desert
Appearance
The Bush Poppy has bright, lemon-yellow flowers, often appearing like crinkled silk, that bloom on woody, rigid stems. Its narrow, blue-green leaves set it apart from other poppies, giving it a distinctive shrub-like appearance. This hardy plant stands out with its cheerful blossoms.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRanunculalesFamilyPapaveraceaeGenusDendromecon
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Bush Poppies are tough! They can live for many years, unlike annual poppies that bloom for just one season.
Even though it's called a poppy, its woody stems make it look more like a shrub or a small tree!
Look closely! The flowers actually follow the sun's path across the sky each day, a process called heliotropism.
Their bright yellow petals aren't just pretty; they reflect sunlight, keeping the flower cool in hot weather!
Special abilities
Ability
Deep Drinker
Bush Poppy can grow long taproots to find water deep underground, helping it survive long, dry spells.
Ability
Fire Follower
Bush Poppy has seeds that can sprout better after a wildfire, helping it quickly regrow in burned areas.
Ability
Sun Shield
Bush Poppy has thick, waxy, blue-green leaves that help it reduce water loss, staying hydrated in hot, sunny conditions.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 100-300 cm
- Spread
- 60-150 cm
- Flower Size
- 5-7.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to early Summer, occasionally Fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
eaten by
Mule Deer
Odocoileus hemionus
Browses on leaves and young stems.
pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Visits flowers for nectar and pollen.
pollinates
Yellow-faced Bumble Bee
Bombus vosnesenskii
Key native pollinator in its habitat.
shelters
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California Quail
Callipepla californica
Uses the shrub for cover and nesting.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Desert
Desert habitats are arid regions characterized by extremely low precipitation and often extreme temperatures, supporting specialized flora and fauna.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch flowers without asking an adult first.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Bush Poppy?
100-300 cm
How wide does Bush Poppy spread?
60-150 cm
How big are the flowers on Bush Poppy?
5-7.5 cm
When does Bush Poppy bloom?
Spring to early Summer, occasionally Fall
Is Bush Poppy edible?
No
Is Bush Poppy toxic?
None
What is Bush Poppy's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Bush Poppy pollinated?
Insect
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