tree poppy

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Tree poppy (Dendromecon rigida).

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tree poppy: References & Edit History

Article Contributors

Primary Contributors

The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

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Article History

Type	Description	Contributor	Date
	Revised the taxonomic name of the island bush poppy.	Melissa Petruzzello	May 26, 2017
	Media added.	Amy Tikkanen	Jun 24, 2008
	Article revised and updated.	William L. Hosch	Jun 24, 2008
	Media added.	William L. Hosch	Jun 24, 2008
	Article added to new online database.	The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica	Jul 20, 1998