Meconopsis baileyi), the Himalayan blue poppy,[1] is a species of flowering plant in the family Papaveraceae.

[2] Meconopsis betonicifolia is hardy in most of the United Kingdom[3] and it has striking large blue flowers.

[3] Meconopsis betonicifolia is a rare flower found in the Himalayan regions of Nepal, Tibet, and Myanmar at elevations of 2000 to 5000 meters.

The flower's distinctive blue color results from various pigments influenced by the soil's pH and UV light exposure.

[6] The hermaphroditic flowers bloom from late spring to early summer, attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies, which are crucial for cross-pollination and genetic diversity.