Scientific Name:  Eschscholzia californica
?Native perennial or annual
?Self seeding
?Flowers are yellow to orange in color
?Leaves were used for medicinal purposes by Native Americans, seeds are used in cooking
?Pollen was used for cosmetic purposes.
?Extract from the plant can be a sedative when smoked.
?Grows well in disturbed areas
?Can recolonize after fires
?Planted for horticulture, revegetation and to improve highway appearances.
?This is the state flower of California.
?This is a potentially invasive species.

Photos:  To be added.

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