California poppy
noun
: any of a genus (Eschscholzia) of herbs of the poppy family
especially
: one (E. californica) widely cultivated for its usually yellow or orange flowers
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Time of day is also important as certain flowers like the California poppies are sun sensitive, opening their petals only once the sun comes out in full force around midday.
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Jessie Schiewe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Visitors might see tall purple lupine, bright orange California poppies, delicate purple and pink shooting stars, and more native plants in bloom.
—Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
There are hundreds of species of poppies in the world, and California poppies are highly variable with many similar plants throughout the state.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 13 Mar. 2026
The girls will be bringing California poppy seeds to share with others, Wilson said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
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Jessie Schiewe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Visitors might see tall purple lupine, bright orange California poppies, delicate purple and pink shooting stars, and more native plants in bloom.
—Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
There are hundreds of species of poppies in the world, and California poppies are highly variable with many similar plants throughout the state.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 13 Mar. 2026
The girls will be bringing California poppy seeds to share with others, Wilson said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
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“California poppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/California%20poppy. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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