FFF61 - TREE POPPY

Romneya is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the poppy family (Papaveraceae). There are two species in genus Romneya (R. coulteri and R. trichocalyx), which was named for Irish astronomer John Thomas Romney Robinson. They are known commonly as Matilija poppies or tree poppies and are native to southern California and northern Mexico. They are perennial subshrubs with woody stems. They may grow to a height of 2.5 meters and a width of 1 m, with the flowers up to 13 cm across.

The silvery green leaves are deeply cut, with a small fringe of hairs at the margins. They are notable for their large white flowers with intense yellow centers, blooming in summer. Romneya produce the largest flowers of any members of the poppy family. These flowers prefer a warm, sunny spot and fertile soil with good water drainage. They are not easily grown but once established are difficult to remove. In the wild, they are known as "fire followers" as they can be frequently, but not exclusively, found in burned areas. Also known as "fried egg flower".

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FFF61

1.	NixPixMix	10.	Marit , Norway	19.	NatureFootstep Photo	28.	Joy!
2.	Nick, Melbourne	11.	Fitness Buff	20.	Moni	29.	Chris - Germany
3.	Gunilla	12.	Enerhagen, Norway	21.	doris	30.	Jama-Singapore
4.	Minoru	13.	BirgittaB	22.	Synnöve	31.	Squirrel Queen
5.	guild-rez Canada	14.	Liz (mlc)	23.	Jakob	32.	ann nz
6.	Andrea, Coffee Flowers	15.	Maboe, Norway	24.	beagleAnnie	33.	Kramer in SA
7.	NatureFootstep Photo	16.	Tina, Germany	25.	Bernie in Australia	34.	Magical Mystical Teacher
8.	Zauberpalme	17.	Luna Miranda	26.	Bev, Ground Orchid	35.	ann nz
9.	Tina´s PicStory	18.	Emille	27.	Modern Mom

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