Indian Paintbrush
This is one of the most recognizable wildflowers in our area. The flash of red among the other desert plants is not actually the flower but rather a floral bract. Height is 4 to 16 inches.
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California Poppy
This is California's official state flower and responds to the sun by opening and closing with the light. They also emit a spicy fragrance which attracts small beetles that assist in pollination assuring the continuance of the flower.
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Coreopsis
This flower is traditionally one of the first bloomers in the Tejon Pass. The name comes from the Greek word meaning "like a tick". This flower grows from 6 to 14 inches tall, often in brick-like soil.
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Baby blue eyes
These are one of the most popular flowers for viewing because of their brilliant blue color. These saucer shaped flowers grow 4 to 14 inches tall and are found in predominantly damp areas. The seeds of this flower are often found in wildflower seed mixtures.
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Fiddleneck
These flowers obtained their name because the tiny yellow flowers curl like the neck of a fiddle. They can grow up to 2 feet tall. These flowers are often considered a weed because of the sparse sticky bristles. They are often eliminated because like many wildflowers the seeds are poisonous to livestock.
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Lupine
These popular flowers are bright blue or purple with a white top notch. Lupines grow from 12 to 18 inches. While the Latin name implies robbing, the lupine actually adds nutrients to the soil. Over 60 species of lupine are found in California.
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Yarrow
Because yarrow serves as a dependable blood coagulant, it was among the herbs the early colonists brought to America. This flower named for achilleas grows up to 2 feet tall and is extremely resilient.
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