Definitions for meconopsis
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1. Meconopsis, genus Meconopsisnoun

   herbs almost entirely of mountains of China and Tibet; often monocarpic

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1. meconopsisnoun

   Any of several poppy-like plants, of the genus Meconopsis, most of which are found in the Himalayas

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1. Meconopsis

   Meconopsis is a genus of flowering plants in the poppy family Papaveraceae. It was created by French botanist Viguier in 1814 for the species known by the common name Welsh poppy, which Carl Linnaeus had described as Papaver cambricum. The genus name means "poppy-like" (from Greek mekon poppy, opsis alike). Himalayan species discovered later were also placed in Meconopsis. In the 21st century, it was discovered that the Himalayan species were less closely related to the Welsh poppy, which has been restored to Papaver. All species now placed in Meconopsis are native to the Himalayas and surrounding regions. They have attractive, usually blue flowers. The taxonomy of Meconopsis remains unsettled. Although many sources recognize the genus, others sink it into Papaver. There is also uncertainty over the number of species, as many readily hybridise with each other producing viable seed. It is likely that some individually named species are in fact a single species but with an under-appreciated morphological diversity. A large proportion of species are monocarpic and as such are notoriously difficult to maintain in cultivation. Meconopsis species do not produce opium.

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1. meconopsis

   Meconopsis is a genus of flowering plants in the family Papaveraceae, most commonly found in the Himalayan region. They are known for their vibrant blooms, typically in shades of blue, red, yellow, and white. The most famous species is the Himalayan Blue Poppy (Meconopsis betonicifolia). The name Meconopsis comes from the Greek words "mecon," meaning poppy, and "opsis," meaning alike or similar.

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1. Meconopsis

   Meconopsis is a genus of flowering plants in the family Papaveraceae. It was first described by French botanist Viguier in 1814 who named it as poppy-like. The species have attractive flowers and have two distinct ranges. A single species, Meconopsis cambrica, is indigenous to England, Wales, Ireland, and the fringes of Western Europe, although recent studies suggest that it does not belong in the genus. The other 40 or so species are found in the Himalayas. Within the Himalayan types there is much debate as to what constitutes a particular species as many readily hybridise with each other and produce viable seed. It is likely that some individually named species are in fact a single species but with an under-appreciated morphological diversity. A large proportion of species are monocarpic and as such are notoriously difficult to maintain in cultivation. Meconopsis grandis, nicknamed the Blue Poppy, is the national flower of Bhutan. In the late spring of 1922, a British Himalayan expedition, led by legendary mountaineer George Leigh Mallory, discovered the plant on their failed attempt to reach the summit of the then-unconquered Mount Everest. The flowers were introduced to much excitement at the Royal Horticultural Society's spring show of 1926. However, since they are difficult to grow, the species has become fabled over the decades. In 2009, horticulturalist and author Bill Terry published his "gardening memoir", Blue Heaven, about the plant.

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   The numerical value of meconopsis in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

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   The numerical value of meconopsis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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