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California Poppy

Eschscholzia californica

Description:

Feathery, highly-dissected, blue-green leaves clasp the 1-2 ft. stems of this popular, perennial wildflower. Showy, 1-3 in. wide, four-petaled flowers are open only on sunny days. The flowers are solitary and long-stalked and vary in color from orange to yellow. Each of the satiny petals has a deep-orange spot at its base.

Habitat:

Wildlife habitat yard.

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joanbstanley
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joanbstanley

Texas, USA

Spotted on Mar 16, 2013
Submitted on Mar 18, 2013

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