California poppy: Eschscholzia californica
In the California deserts, these poppies, Eschscholzia californica sometimes stretch on as far as the eye can see. There's a California poppy reserve of over 1400 acres that has the entire acreage blooming at one time. Here in New Mexico, we often see these beautiful flowers. Photographed at Aguirre Springs campground, May 8, 2005.
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Species in this genus:
Known by several different common names in different geographic areas, this species of poppy is the official state flower of California, hence one of its common names is ``California Poppy''. It is also known as a desert California poppy and a Mexican Gold Poppy. The petals close at night and in cold, windy weather. Unlike the poppies used to produce opium, the alkaloids in this poppy are a different class, and the effects are far milder. Photographed at Aguirre Springs campground, May 8, 2005. |  |
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