The California poppy, or eschscholzia californica, is the state’s official flower. Growing up to 2 feet tall, its blooms feature delicate, bright orange petals that are easy to spot anywhere ...

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Rain is more common in Northern California, so the flowers are “less desperate” for it, he said. The intensity of the blooms varies depending on what part of the state you’re in.