Spring is usually peak poppy season for Southern California, but limited winter showers dampened the flower species’ chances.

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The California Golden Poppy adds a rich luster to the countryside each spring and then disappears for another year.

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California State Parks around Southern California have not experienced the delicate mix of weather factors needed for ...

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California's nickname is typically thought to allude to the rush of 49ers who traveled west to pan for gold. But some believe that "the Golden State" actually refers to the eye-catching blossoms of ...

These too are of a burning color — not orange, not gold, but if pure gold were liquid and could raise a cream, that golden ...

The vibrant wildflowers and poppies that bloom across Southern California state parks in spring are expected to be “limited” this season, California State Parks announced on Monday.