California Poppy

Eschscholzia californica, known as California Poppy, is a species in the Papaveraceae family. It is native to the United States and Mexico and is cultivated as an ornamental plant. Its flowers, which bloom in summer, display vibrant red, orange, and yellow hues. The plant has been used in indigenous herbalism and as a food or garnish. It was officially designated as the state flower of California in 1903. The species was first described in 1820 and is distributed across several regions, including Açores, Madeira, and various islands in Portugal. It is also found in countries such as Russia, South Africa, South Carolina, Chile, Croatia, Ireland, Belgium, and other European regions.