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Encyclopedia > Romneya
Matilija Poppy

Matilija poppy flower and fruit
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Ranunculales
Family: Papaveraceae
Genus: Romneya
Species

Romneya coulteri
Romneya trichocalyx


The Matilija Poppy or Tree Poppy (Romneya Harvey) is a poppy of southern California and northern Mexico, belonging to the Poppy family (Papaveraceae).


They are perennial subshrub with a woody stem. They may grow to a height of 2.5 meters (8 ft) and a width of 1 m (35 in), with the flowers up to 13 cm (5 in) across. The silvery greenleaves are deeply cut, with a small fringe of hairs at the margin.


They are notable for their large white flowers with intense yellow centers, blooming in summer. These flowers prefer a warm, sunny spot and fertile soil with good water drainage. They are not easily grown, but then also difficult to remove.


The genus includes only two species:

  • Coulter's Matilija poppy (Romneya coulteri) Harvey
  • Bristly Matilija poppy (Romneya trichocalyx) Eastwood - some consider this a variant Romneya coulteri var. trichocalyx
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Matilija poppy at Strybing Arboretum, San Francisco

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California Gardens - Romneya coulteri - Matilija Poppy (217 words)
While establishing Romneya coulteri there is a fine line between watering enough to keep them alive and watering so much that they rot.
Romneya coulteri has an interesting seed pod that can dry out to make a miniature bird cage.
Romneya coulteri is noted for having the largest blossom of any of the California native plants.
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