Eschscholzia californica

Eschscholzia californica is a species of plant in the family papaveraceae (the poppy family). It is native to Mexico and the United States. People grow this flower for decoration in many different countries around the world. Its cup-shaped petals are usually orange, but can be red, yellow (sometimes pink or white). It flowers in summer (Spring in Australia). It's probably planted in Janurary or March in the same year or in October for next year.

Eschscholzia californica was given its name because of where it was found. California made the plant their state flower in 1903. Other names for the plant are: California poppy, golden poppy, California sunlight or cup of gold.