These California poppies were found just outside the Amtrak Station in Emeryville California. They were growing wild in the heart of an urban area.

These wild California poppies were found on the lee side of a hill right at the coast of the Pacific Ocean.

A lone California poppy was found growing just off the arboretum path amid African grass.

With the industrial Port Of Oakland in the background and street and rail tracks in front, this group of California poppies found a friendly patch of grass.

These few California poppies grew wild between planted and labeled exhibits in the botanical garden.

Close up view of one poppy flower with a just-budding companion growing nearby on the same stem.

Here poppies grew too near a busy pathway. The petals were knock off by passing pant cuffs and wandering children.