California Garden Series - Fried Egg Poppy - Romneya Coulteri Stock Image

Fried egg plant and matilija poppy are two names for Romneya coulteri, a giant of the poppy family. This big, beautiful perennial A big fried egg sized bloom. These big blooms inspired the name “fried egg plant” to describe these beautiful poppies. forms crepe papery flowers as large as salad plates. The combination of white petals and bright yellow center earn this plant the nickname “fried egg plant.” Matilija poppy is native to chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitats, primarily from Santa Barbara County. Seen in Encinitas California. HTBphotos by John and Katharina Notarianni for websites print and other media.