golden poppy
Eschscholzia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Golden poppy, scientifically known as Eschscholzia, is a vibrant perennial native to North America. Renowned for its striking orange blooms, this plant holds significant medicinal value. Often utilized in herbal remedies, it contains alkaloids that provide calming, sedative, and anti-anxiety effects, making it a staple in traditional wellness practices.
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Golden Poppy · California Poppy
- Scientific synonyms
- Petromecon · Omonoia
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- golden poppy
- California Poppy
Scientific Names
Accepted name
EschscholziaSynonyms
- Petromecon
- Omonoia
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Amapolas
German:
- Mohn
- Goldmohn
French:
- Eschscholtzia
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales. Finally, it is a member of the Papaveraceae family within the genus Eschscholzia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Papaveraceae |
| Genus | Eschscholzia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions in Northern Europe. Within the Scandinavian peninsula, it can be found growing in both Denmark and Norway. Its range also extends further north into the country of Finland. Additionally, the species is documented across the British Isles, including Great Britain and Ireland. Collectively, these locations define the northernmost reaches of its habitat.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Eschscholzia has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Jasmonate, SANGUINARINE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Jasmonate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SANGUINARINE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Jasmonate
- Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
SANGUINARINE
- Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
Preparations
Eschscholzia has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanol extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Methanol extracts
- Journal of analytical methods in chemistry