If you grew up in California, how well were you paying attention back in middle school? And if you moved to the Golden State, how much have you learned about your new home?
Many California students learn at an early age about all of our beautiful state symbols. But do you recall what California chose as its state flower?
Scroll down for the answer.
First, a hint: California’s state flower is a beautiful, orange color. You’ve most certainly seen it growing during wildflower super blooms, just on the side of California’s highways.
You may have been struck by the amazingly brilliant color of this beautiful little flower.
Here’s another hint if you haven’t gotten it yet: you may have had the seeds from a similar flower on a bagel!
Got it yet? The state flower of California is the California golden poppy.
It’s a bright and brilliant orange flower that grows in clumps about 2 feet tall and 2 feet wide. You can find it throughout the state of California, and it blooms right about this time of year in early spring and summer.
California golden poppies need lots of sun and water to germinate, which is why they tend to grow this time of year right after the rains. That said, once growing, they are drought-resistant.
Remember that you should never pick a California golden poppy. It’s actually illegal to do so. But even beyond that, poppies fall apart almost immediately after being picked.
For that reason, it’s best to enjoy these beautiful flowers by taking a photo! Here are some of my tips for photographing poppies.
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