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tree poppy

American

noun

a Californian shrub, Dendromecon rigida, of the poppy family, having leathery evergreen leaves and showy, usually yellow flowers.

Etymology

Origin of tree poppy

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

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tree poppy

For now, Barton said there are several plants that can thrive on the island only with fencing surrounding them, including the endemic island tree poppy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2025

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