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Eschscholzia californica
California Poppy
Flower, with divided leaves visible at base.
North of Lupine Loop, eastern side of Cottonwood Flat.
March 14, 1978.
Flower detail, plant near the visitor center.
16 March 1978.
This plant probably grew from seed artificially sown around the visitor center, or was a
descendent of same. It showed the more robust growth and brighter flowers typical of
California poppies selected for horticulture, and was thus of a different genetic stock
than the native poppies. These strains have undoubtedly long since interbred, and
whether their progeny are stronger from the cross or whether the cultivated poppies have
actually weakened the native stock by polluting them with genes that are unadapted to the
particular rigors of surviving in the park environment would be a good study for a plant
geneticist.
Habit.
On slope south of Sniveley's Ridge Trail.
April 3, 1977.
Habit, in bloom.
Live Oak Flat.
14 August 1977, 11:15 am.
Smaller yellow petals with orange centers are a typical variation during the summer.
The same individual plants produce pure orange flowers in spring.
All photos copyright Ó Lee Dittmann, except where otherwise noted.