California poppy

Eschscholzia californica, a dicot, is an annual or perennial herb that is native to California and is also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America. It’s bloom period is February-September. This plant has known uses according to Wikipedia.

Description   Habitat   Taxonomy   Pollen production   Uses   Cultivation   Invasive potential   Chilean population   State flower of California

additional informational links: Wikipedia , Calflora 

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