California Poppy
California Poppy, Eschscholzia californica, displays its vibrant golden-orange cup-shaped flowers from February to September throughout much of the western United States. This resilient plant adapts to drought conditions with its blue-green feathery foliage, going dormant in summer heat before returning with winter rains.
The Pomo, Cahuilla, and Costanoan utilized the plant medicinally—preparing decoctions to treat toothaches, headaches, and insomnia. The roots were especially valued for their calming properties.
Symbolism: Named California's state flower in 1903, the golden poppy represents the state's "fields of gold," recalling the Gold Rush era.
Made by the artist using archival quality pigment ink on Moab's Moenkopi Unryu 55, a beautiful Japanese washi paper.
California Poppy, Eschscholzia californica, displays its vibrant golden-orange cup-shaped flowers from February to September throughout much of the western United States. This resilient plant adapts to drought conditions with its blue-green feathery foliage, going dormant in summer heat before returning with winter rains.
The Pomo, Cahuilla, and Costanoan utilized the plant medicinally—preparing decoctions to treat toothaches, headaches, and insomnia. The roots were especially valued for their calming properties.
Symbolism: Named California's state flower in 1903, the golden poppy represents the state's "fields of gold," recalling the Gold Rush era.
Made by the artist using archival quality pigment ink on Moab's Moenkopi Unryu 55, a beautiful Japanese washi paper.
California Poppy, Eschscholzia californica, displays its vibrant golden-orange cup-shaped flowers from February to September throughout much of the western United States. This resilient plant adapts to drought conditions with its blue-green feathery foliage, going dormant in summer heat before returning with winter rains.
The Pomo, Cahuilla, and Costanoan utilized the plant medicinally—preparing decoctions to treat toothaches, headaches, and insomnia. The roots were especially valued for their calming properties.
Symbolism: Named California's state flower in 1903, the golden poppy represents the state's "fields of gold," recalling the Gold Rush era.
Made by the artist using archival quality pigment ink on Moab's Moenkopi Unryu 55, a beautiful Japanese washi paper.
