[Wildflowers of the Columbia River Gorge with 4 Petals]

The Poppy Family in the Columbia River Gorge

Papavareaceae

California Poppy: Eschscholzia californica

Members of the Poppy Family Found in the Columbia River Gorge:

A. Petals the Same Size and Shape

1. California Poppy, Golden Poppy: Eschscholzia californica ssp. californica (Synonyms: Eschscholzia californica, Eschscholtzia californica, Eschscholzia californica var. crocea, Eschscholzia californica var. douglasii, Eschscholzia californica var. maritima, Eschscholzia californica var. peninsularis, Eschscholzia procera) -

2. White Fairypoppy, White Fairy-poppy, White Meconella: Meconella oregana -

3. Long Pricklyhead Poppy, Long Prickly-headed Poppy: Papaver argemone -

B. Petals Irregular, of different sizes and Shapes (Fumariaceae - sometimes included in this family):

The Genus Corydalis - The Genus Dicentra -

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