Can you pick california poppy

As Russell points out, the flower tends to grow on federal or state-owned land — as in the case of its flourishing near freeways and in national parks — which means it often grows on federal grounds. In those cases, it is illegal to pick them, because they are government property. If you do pick a poppy on federal land, as KPIX meteorologist Roberta Gonzales writes, there may be criminal repercussions.

And that last bit is serious business. They will continue to open fully when placed in water and should look nice for three or four days. Examine California poppies while they are blooming if you want to harvest their seeds. Wait until the petals drop off. You will then see a long seed pod. Search-Icon Created with Sketch. KQED is a proud member of. Always free. Sign In. KQED Inform. Save Article Save Article. Bay Curious. Twitter: annievain. Most Popular. More from Annie Vainshtein.

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