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But you can lead your friends to a high spot, such as Antelope Butte Vista Point to the east or Tehachapi Vista Point to the west, and then casually mention that Eschscholzia californica has been the state flower since 1903.

Each tin also contains a guide packed with growing tips and fun facts abiooout the flower; for instance, the person who first introduced the California poppy to the scientific community in the 19th century was German naturalist Adelbert von Chamisso; the year it became California’s state flower was 1890.

The evolution of the ceremony this year came complete with floral arrangements incorporating irises — the Tennessee state flower — and classroom-themed décor.

Last spring, early April visitors to Southern California’s Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve were treated to dazzling orange displays of the state flower.

The Golden State already had dozens of state symbols, which are designated by law and officially declare, for example, the golden poppy to be California’s state flower.