California is particularly fertile ground for wildflowers. The golden poppy is the official state flower. Because of its size and vast diversity of climate and geography, from mountains and deserts to ocean and forests, California has more native plant species than any state in the union. Due to their captivating charm, the state’s wildflowers can serve as ambassadors of the natural world and call attention to environmental threats of all kinds.
North Bay photographers’ new book captures diversity of native flowers, encourages conservation
January 15, 2021