California poppy

It is native to southwestern parts of North America.

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Its main range is concentrated in California, but it is found over a wide area in Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Baja California and Sonora.

Prefers higher elevations, grows up to 2500 meters above sea level.

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