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Definition of california poppy

california poppy

Plural:California poppies
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North American A species of flowering plant (Eschscholzia californica) in the poppy family, native to the United States and Mexico, characterized by bright orange or yellow cup-shaped flowers and recognized as the official state flower of California.

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"Every spring, the arid hillsides are transformed by a vibrant superbloom of California poppies."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of California poppy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/california-poppy
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