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Iceland Poppies with Western Honey Bees

Papaver nudicaule

Photo by misako
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Field Notes

Description:

These are my favorite poppies--I love their large papery flowers.

Habitat:

Sheraton Hotel landscape area, Pleasanton, CA

Reference Links:

Icelandic poppy - Papaver nudicaule - Overview, Papaver nudicaule

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Comments (4)
misako
I'm glad you like it johnthejet 30...the bees were a nice bonus!
Beelover
Glad you spotted this beautiful picture, I love bees!!
misako
Thank you SmallWonders! There were so many bees buzzing around these flowers.
Small Wonders
Great spotting - I love the bees! I never see bees in my garden poppies :(

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2012 Best Wildlife Photo

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PublishedJanuary 25, 2012

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