Sorry I’ve been so quiet lately. I’ve missed you all! I have been busy. I had to look through some old archives to find a picture and felt the need for some flowers. I took this shot in May.
California poppies are the California state flower. I stated before they are protected, but they aren’t any more than any other flower not on your land, which you aren’t supposed to pick.
I enjoyed how they are growing in among the rocks here, with the spear-shaped leaves of another plant in the background.
Nicci Carrera 
Gorgeous Nia, why are they protected?
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Turns out they aren’t! I was told that long ago but I just looked it up and they aren’t any more than any other flower that is not on your own land. I am changing the post now.
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I didn’r know Ca poppies were protected. Are they something native to Ca but are endangered ?
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Hi Ren,
I was wrong. I thought they were protected but they aren’t specifically protected.
Yes, they are native to California and are the state flower.
I have to modify my post!
Thanks for coming by.
Nia
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