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Flaigg, Norman G.
Stylomecon heterophylla (Benth.) G. Taylor
Wind-poppy, Windpoppy
Papaveraceae (Poppy Family)
USDA Symbol: STHE3
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
Wind-poppy is a delicate, 6-18 in. annual with 2 in. wide flowers borne on long stalks. The orange or red flowers have a maroon spot at the base of each broad, silky petal. The deeply cleft leaves are 1-6 in. long and occur more profusely near the base of the stem.
Wind-poppy rarely seeds in the wild expect after wildfires.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Flower:
Fruit:
Size Class: 1-3 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Red , OrangeBloom Time: Apr , May
Distribution
USA: CANative Distribution: CA Coast Ranges from Lake to San Joaquin Cos. & s. Sierra foothills
Native Habitat: Grassy & brushy slopes below 4000 ft.
USDA Native Status: L48(N)
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part ShadeSoil Description: Well-drained soils.
Conditions Comments: Wind poppy rarely seeds in the wild expect after wildfires.
Propagation
Description: Broadcast seeds in fall.Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes
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USDA: Find Stylomecon heterophylla in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Stylomecon heterophylla in the Flora of North America (if available)
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff
