Stylophorum lasiocarpum

Stylophorum lasiocarpum, the Chinese celandine poppy, is a species of flowering plant in the family Papaveraceae, native to central China.[1][2] A biennial or short-lived perennial reaching 45 cm (1.5 ft), it is hardy to USDA zone 4, and is readily available from commercial suppliers.[2][3] It produces a succession of yellow flowers from late spring to late summer, and its seed capsules explosively release their seeds when ripe.[3]

Stylophorum lasiocarpum
Close-up of flower
Spent flower and new buds
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Ranunculales
Family: Papaveraceae
Genus: Stylophorum
Species:
S. lasiocarpum
Binomial name
Stylophorum lasiocarpum
Synonyms[1]

Chelidonium lasiocarpum Oliv.

References

  1. "Stylophorum lasiocarpum (Oliv.) Fedde". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
  2. "Stylophorum lasiocarpum". Plant Finder. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
  3. "Stylophorum lasiocarpum". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 23 October 2022. 8 suppliers


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