Many stamens, 4 petals, 2 sepals which fall as petals open. Blue Jay Campground, Cleveland National Forest, Orange County, CA. 6-11-11. © Joan Avise |
Bush Poppy Dendromecon rigidaA common, widespread up to 10 ft. evergreen perennial shrub found in chaparral on dry slopes and washes in the Santa Ana Mountains. It is found more commonly in newly burned areas because its seeds need exposure to fire for germination. It is rarely found in mature Chaparral. Flowers in this genus generally have two sepals, four petals, numerous stamens and a superior ovary. The bud is nodding, becoming erect just prior to flowering. The two sepals fall as the petals open, and the petals fall after pollination. Seeds are dispersed by wind. Papaveraceae Back to Papaveraceae of Orange County, California |
Two-lobed stigma, superior ovary. Blue Jay Campground, Cleveland National Forest, Orange County, CA. 6-11-11. © Joan Avise |
Blue Jay Campground, Cleveland National Forest, Orange County, CA. 6-11-11. © Joan Avise |
3-29-08. © Joan Avise |
Blue Jay Campground, Cleveland National Forest, Orange County, CA. 6-11-11. © Joan Avise |
3-29-08. © Joan Avise |
3-29-08. © Joan Avise |