Eschscholtzii pronunciation refers to the correct way to pronounce the scientific name of the California poppy, Eschscholzia californica.
The name “Eschscholtzii” honors the German-Baltic naturalist Johann Friedrich von Eschscholtz, who first collected the plant in 1816. The correct pronunciation of the genus name is “esh-SHOLTS-ee-eye”, with the emphasis on the second syllable.
The scientific name for the California poppy is Eschscholzia californica. Eschscholtzii is the genitive form of the name, and it is used to refer to the species as a whole. The pronunciation of Eschscholtzii is “esh-SHOLTS-ee-eye”, with the emphasis on the second syllable.
The California poppy is a beautiful wildflower that is native to California and Oregon. It is a member of the poppy family, and it has bright orange or yellow flowers. The plant is named after the German botanist Johann Friedrich von Eschscholtz, who collected the first specimens in 1816.
