School of Horticulture
Plant Database
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Scientific Name: | Meconopsis betonicifolia |
Pronunciation: | mee-koh-NOP-sis bet-on-ih-see-FOH-lee-uh |
Common Name: | Himalayan blue poppy |
Family Name: | Papaveraceae |
Plant Type: | Herbaceous perennial |
Key ID Features: | Leaves basal and alternate, blades mostly elliptic, toothed, up to 24 cm long, petioles on basal leaves up to 15 cm long, alternate leaves on flowering stems sessile; flowers blue, about 8 cm wide with 4 petals. |
Course(s): | not used (off campus) |
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Propagation: | Seed |
Pest Susceptibility: | Rabbit resistant |
Location(s): (NCA) Not Currently Available Location Map |