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California Poppy
Eschscholzia californica
Physical Characteristics
Habitat
Edibility
The California Poppy's colors can be yellow, orange,purple , or white. The California Poppy has Four petals in total. The flowers receptacle is pink in color and is in the form of a small cup which contains the nectar and pollen. The California Poppy is wide , so it is easier for birds to drink the nectar. The height can be four to twelve inches and the width could be four to eight inches apart in all directions.
The California Poppy grows as a annual all over northern America. They are found in the coast and foothills of California. It is found along the entire western coast of the U.S.A, as far north as Washington state and as far south as Mexico. The California Poppy is a native plant meaning it was always found in the U.S.A, but in California, hence the name.
The California Poppy is edible because of it petals and seeds. Edible means it is able to be eaten. Native Americans cooked the seeds with hot rocks and their bold baskets. The Native American ate the California Poppy in order not to suffer from starvation.
Medicinal Uses
Other Uses
Interesting Facts
Native Americans used the California Poppy when they had trouble sleep, had aches, or diseases in the bladder or liver. The California Poppy is also used to promote relaxation.
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Combined with other herbs, the California Poppy is used for depression, long-term mental and physical tiredness ( Neurasthenia), nerve pain, various psychiatric conditions, blood vessel problems, sensitivity to weather changes and sedation. An herb combination including the California Poppy is also with strong, warm wind in the Alps ( foehn illness).
April 6 is designated as California Poppy day. The California Poppy can be called the Golden Poppy, Flame flower, Flanders poppies, and so much more. The California Poppy is California's state flower. May thirteenth through May eighteenth is California Poppy week. The California Poppy is part of the Papaveraceae family.
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Did you know that the California Poppy became the state flower on March 2, 1903?
Though the California Poppy is edible you should not eat it! Take pictures, leave footprints.
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