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Dendromecon

Dendromecon

9.9
A group of small bushes with bright yellow flowers from California and Baja California
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Dendromecon
  • At the botanical garden, I learned that Dendromecon is also known as bush poppy for its bushy growth habit.

Examples

  • The Dendromecon is admired for its bright yellow flowers and drought tolerance.

  • We found a rare Dendromecon growing along the hillside during our hike.

  • Several species within the genus Dendromecon are cultivated in native plant gardens.

  • The Dendromecon is a beautiful flowering plant.

  • Many gardeners love Dendromecon for its vibrant flowers.

  • The genus Dendromecon includes several species with stunning yellow blooms that attract pollinators.

  • In California, Dendromecon is often used in landscaping due to its drought resistance and beauty.

Synonyms

bush poppy
vsDendromecon
  • US
8.0

An evergreen shrub with bright golden-yellow fragrant flowers

names the scientific genus restricted to California and Baja California

Surface Forms

Dendromecon singular
Dendromecons plural

Etymology

Dendromecon comes from two Greek parts: dendro- meaning 'tree' and mecon meaning 'poppy'. So it is a 'tree poppy', an easy way to remember that this plant is a poppy-family shrub with bright yellow flowers.