eschscholtzia

/ ɛˈʃɒltsɪə /

noun

1. See California poppy

Word History and Origins

Origin of eschscholtzia¹

named after J. F. von Eschscholtz (1743–1831), German naturalist

Example Sentences

Eschscholtzia californica: hardy, 1� ft., yellow with saffron eye.

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Eschscholtzia crocea flore-pleno: hardy, 1� ft., orange yellow; double.

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There are many forms of Eschscholtzia, and of late the original species, E. Californica, has been divided into a number of new species, which are, however, difficult of determination.

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To be sure, there were garden borders under the front windows, where John Gano lingered with a tender solicitude, lamenting for the Eschscholtzia's sake the lack of sun.

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The peduncle occasionally becomes abortive, and in place of bearing a flower, is transformed into a tendril; at other times it is hollowed at the apex, so as apparently to form the lower part of the outer whorl of floral leaves as in Eschscholtzia.

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