The earth laughs in flowers.
...Ralph Waldo Emerson
The California Poppy became the official state flower of California in 1903. These were growing along a sidewalk a block long.
I had to pull over and take a few photos before it started to sprinkle.
I never realized they had pink/purple bases...and ranged from golden yellow, orange, coral to red...colorful!
These are such an unusual colour for poppies so I understand now why they were adopted as the state flower - very striking photo. Thank you for your recent visit to my project and all your comments and Favs... very much appreciated.
@fbailey Thank you...I saw them growing by the side of the road. I never would have noticed or stopped if it wasn't for 365. I spot every thing now and it has made me more aware of the beauty all around us!