What is the most famous flower in California?
The California poppy is commonly seen blooming in the spring and summer along country roads and freeways throughout much of the state, making this plant a highly recognizable symbol of California, and April 6 of each year is officially designated as California Poppy Day. Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) Eschscholzia californica, or California Poppy, is a vibrant, drought-tolerant wildflower native to the western United States. Blooming from spring to fall, it produces bright orange, cup-shaped flowers that open in sunlight.