California (Eschscholzia californica)poppies outside the back fence
Proclaimed the state flower in 1903
California Poppy Day is celebrated every April 6
Botanical name: Eschsholzia californica
Named in 1816 by naturalist Adelbert Von Chamisso, who sailed into San Francisco Bay
and found the hills covered in golden poppies
May 13-18 was proclaimed California Poppy Week in 1996
(Source Wikimedia.com)
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Don't you just love California Poppies? I do!!
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Stunning photography!! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by ladies! They don't last long, but are glorious while they are here.
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