Stylomecon heterophylla

The Wind Poppy, Stylomecon heterophylla, is native to California and the only species in its genus. It is uncommon, but shows up abundantly in spring ( this one in May ) on Mt Diablo.

Stylomecon heterophylla, Mt Diablo, 5/22/10

Eschscholzia caespitosa

A rare ( to me at least, this is my first find ) Tuffted Poppy. It is alot like the California Poppy, but about half the size, yellow, and with no collar at the base of the flower.

Eschscholzia caespitosa, 7/22/10

I found this by Indian Valley Reservoir in Mendocino National Forrest.