Himalayan blue poppy

plant

Also known as: Meconopsis baileyi

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The Himalayan blue poppy, scientifically known as Meconopsis baileyi, is a highly prized ornamental plant belonging to the poppy family, Papaveraceae. This species, along with others like Meconopsis grandis, is renowned for its striking blue flowers. While most of the approximately 45 species in the Meconopsis genus are native to south-central Asia, the only European representative is the yellow-flowered Welsh poppy (M. cambrica). These plants are cultivated for their attractive blooms, with the blue poppies being particularly celebrated.1

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…striking blue poppies, especially the Himalayan blue poppy (Meconopsis baileyi), the Tibetan poppy (M. grandis), and the hybrid M. ‘Lingholm.’ The only European representative is the yellow-flowered Welsh poppy (M. cambrica).
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…striking blue poppies, especially the Himalayan blue poppy (Meconopsis baileyi), the Tibetan poppy (M. grandis), and the hybrid M. ‘Lingholm.’ The only European representative is the yellow-flowered Welsh poppy (M. cambrica).
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