Eschscholzia californica or California poppy is a member of the Papaveraceae family. A California native, it became the official state flower in 1903. It blooms in summer with showy cup-shaped flowers and is sometimes used as food or a garnish. It has blue-green foliage with leaves alternately divided into round, lobed segments. The flowers are solitary on long stems, silky-textured, with four petals having color ranges through yellow, orange, red, and pinks.