Oreomecon rubroaurantiaca is a plant in the family Papaveraceae, native to Northeast Asia. It primarily grows in subalpine or subarctic biomes, often in high‑altitude environments. Formerly known as Papaver rubroaurantiacum, it was transferred to the genus Oreomecon. This genus was established in 2022 for taxa previously treated as Papaver section Meconella in order to ensure that the genus Papaver is monophyletic. The genus name Oreomecon derives from the Ancient Greek words oros (“mountain”) and mecon (“poppy”), reflecting the plant’s typical habitat.
