Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Ranunculales
Family: Papaveraceae
Genus: Romneya
This species commonly called as Tree poppies are native to Southern California and Mexico. The botanical name is Romneya coulteri.
This showy white flower has six petals that are usually crinkled with many yellow stamens and a single large pistil.
The Matilija blooms from May to July. It also appears to be of Chumash origin. The name relates to a Chief Matilija who lived in Ventura County. The name is used also for Matilija Canyon above the community of Ojai and Matilija Creek in the Los Padres National Forest.
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