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Definition of himalayan blue poppy
himalayan blue poppy
Plural:Himalayan blue poppies
• noun
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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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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Himalayan blue poppy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/himalayan-blue-poppy