Eschscholtzia (Noun)
Meaning
Showy herbs of western North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Eschscholtzia is a type of flowering plant that belongs to the poppy family, with various species being found in the dry areas of western North America.
- California's poppy fields feature a vast expanse of the brightly colored Eschscholtzia flowers every year, which draw large crowds.
- Native to western North America, Eschscholtzia species include both perennial and annual flowering herbs with large showy petals.
- Western Eschscholtzia can thrive in extremely arid regions with dry rocky ground due to their low watering requirements and extensive root system.
- Due to the state flower's appeal and ecological role, Californians hold their iconic orange-petaled Eschscholtzia close to heart as an official emblem of state pride.