“There are always flowers for those who want to see them.” Henri Matisse
Matilija Poppies are a shrub native to California and Mexico.
The flowers are large, about the size of a mans hand with the fingers extended. They are the largest flower of any plant native to California.
They are nick-named “The Fried Egg Plant,” as their flowers do indeed resemble a fried egg.
“Perfumes are the feelings of flowers.” Heinrich Heine