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Definition of eschscholzia

eschscholzia

/ɛkˈʃoʊltsɪə/
esch · schol · zi · a
Plural:eschscholzias
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• noun

1

Any plant of the genus Eschscholzia in the poppy family (Papaveraceae), native to western North America, most notably including the California poppy, which is widely cultivated for its bright, cup-shaped yellow or orange flowers.

Example

"The rolling hills were painted a vibrant orange with blooming eschscholzias during the early spring superbloom."

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• Rhymes for eschscholzia

• Nearby Words

escallonia
escargot
escarole
eschscholzia
escolar
esidrix
esmeraldas

Word Origin & Etymology

Named in 1820 by the German botanist Adelbert von Chamisso in honor of his friend and colleague, the Baltic German naturalist Johann Friedrich von Eschscholtz, who collected the plant on a Russian expedition to the Pacific.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eschscholzia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eschscholzia
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