California Poppy

 California poppy

California poppy (Eschscholzia californica) is the state flower of California. It has bright orange flowers and it is actually encountered in the wild a lot: you'll see it in meadows, as well as in lawns and flower beds.

California poppy

Poppy belongs to poppy family (Papaveraceae). Other members of the family include Matilija or tree poppy (Romneya) and opium poppy (Papaver somniferum). The latter is also the one that produces poppy seeds that we use in baking.

 Matilija poppy

Matilija poppy