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  1. matilija poppy, California tree poppy, Romneya coulterinoun

    tall branching subshrub of California and Mexico often cultivated for its silvery-blue foliage and large fragrant white flowers

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  1. matilija poppy

    Romneya () is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the poppy family (Papaveraceae). There are two species in genus Romneya, which was named for Irish astronomer John Thomas Romney Robinson. They are known commonly as Matilija poppies ( mə-TIL-i-hah) or tree poppies and are native to California and northern Mexico. They are perennial subshrubs with woody stems. They may grow to a height of 2.5 meters (8.2 feet) and a width of 1 m (39 in), with the flowers up to 13 cm (5.1 in) across. The silvery green leaves are deeply cut, with a small fringe of hairs at the margins. They are notable for their large white flowers with intense yellow centers, blooming in summer. Romneya produce the largest flowers of any members of the poppy family. These flowers prefer a warm, sunny spot and fertile soil with good water drainage. They are not easily grown but once established are difficult to remove. In the wild, they are known as "fire followers" as they can be frequently, but not exclusively, found in burned areas. It is also known as the "fried egg flower" or "fried egg plant". The two species are:

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  1. matilija poppy

    The Matilija Poppy, also known as Romneya coulteri, is a perennial flowering plant native to southern California and northern Mexico. It's known for its large, bright white blooms with a yellow center, resembling fried eggs, and its blue-green foliage. This poppy is also called the "fried egg flower" or "tree poppy" and is typically found in dry, sunny areas.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of matilija poppy in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of matilija poppy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1


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