




Eschscholzia californica
The California poppy is a bright orange flower that blooms in sunny places. It is the state flower of California and opens up during the day, closing at night. These flowers are beautiful and can grow in many different areas!
Habitat: Grasslands
The California poppy has vibrant, cup-shaped flowers, typically bright orange or golden yellow, with a silky texture. Its delicate, feathery blue-green leaves create a soft contrast. It's distinct for its often crinkled petals and solitary blooms.





Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
69
Its petals feel like silk, making the flower soft and delightful to touch!
Native Americans used parts of this plant for food and even medicine!
Some poppies can bloom for months, painting the landscape with bright colors!
This beautiful flower is the official state flower of California!
California poppy can thrive in dry places, thanks to its deep taproot that helps it find water underground.
California poppy has exploding seed pods that fling seeds far away, helping new plants grow in many spots.
California poppy can close its petals at night or on cloudy days, protecting its pollen and saving energy.
Apis mellifera
Bees visit its bright flowers to collect pollen and nectar.

Danaus plexippus
Monarch butterflies are attracted to its vibrant colors.

Odocoileus hemionus
Deer might browse the leaves, especially new growth.
Sylvilagus audubonii
Rabbits occasionally munch on its tender leaves.
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Danger
1/5 · Very low
While California poppies are pretty, it's best to look and not touch them in the wild.
15-60 cm
15-30 cm
3-8 cm
Spring-Summer
Yes
None
Perennial
Insect
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You might spot Bee, Monarch, and Anna's Hummingbird.
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You might spot American Crow and Yellow-Rumped Warbler.
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