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Poppy Question

18 years ago

Hi! I am planting my Poppies out today and was wondering if all types cross pollinate with eachother. Would a California red cross with say, White Cloud?

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vera_eastern_wa
18 years ago
Although belonging to the same family, California poppy are of the genus Eschscholzia while shirley, flanders, oriental and opium are of the genus Papaver. I don't believe Eschscholzia and Papaver could cross without intervention by lab. The other ones probably can cross very readily. I'm pretty sure my self-sown babies from last year will not be the same as the ones I put out...or at least some will be different :D
agirlsgirl
Original Author
18 years ago
Thanks Vera,I just wanted to be sure before I planted them out. You are a huge help! :)
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vera_eastern_wa
18 years ago
Your welcome, but don't mark my words...these are just assumptions based on what I learned in school regarding species within families and crossing :)

Vera

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