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Definition of himalayan blue poppy
himalayan blue poppy
Plural:Himalayan blue poppies
himalayan blue poppy Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A striking herbaceous perennial plant (Meconopsis baileyi or Meconopsis betonicifolia) native to the high altitudes of the Himalayas, celebrated by horticulturists for its large, vivid true-blue flowers.
Example
"The botanical garden built a specialized cool-climate greenhouse specifically to cultivate the elusive Himalayan blue poppy."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Named for its native geographic region (the Himalayas), its striking blue color, and its physical resemblance to true poppies. It was notably introduced to Western horticulture by English botanist and explorer Frank Kingdon-Ward in 1926.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Himalayan blue poppy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/himalayan blue poppy