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Eschscholtzia

Eschscholtzia

9.9
A bright orange or yellow flower like the California poppy
  • noun
  • /ˌɛʃˈkoʊltsɪə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Eschscholtzia
  • Botanists often refer to the California poppy as Eschscholtzia in scientific literature.

Examples

  • The garden was filled with vibrant Eschscholtzia blooming in early summer.

  • The Eschscholtzia blooms beautifully in the spring.

  • Many wildflower enthusiasts plant Eschscholtzia for their bright and cheerful colors.

  • Have you seen an Eschscholtzia in the garden?

  • Many wildflower enthusiasts plant Eschscholtzia for their bright and cheerful colors.

  • The garden was filled with vibrant Eschscholtzia blooming in early summer.

  • Botanists often refer to the California poppy as Eschscholtzia in scientific literature.

Compounds

Eschscholtzia californica
  • Specialized
9.9

A plant with bright orange cup-shaped flowers, the California poppy

Surface Forms

Eschscholtzia singular
Eschscholtzias plural

Etymology

Eschscholtzia is named after a scientist who studied nature called Eschscholtz, and the ending -ia is a common way to name a group of plants. So Eschscholtzia simply means 'Eschscholtz's plant', which helps you remember it is the group that includes the California poppy.