Articles by Mike Anciaux


California Poppy

Common name: California poppy Scientific name: Eschscholzia californica Plant family: Papaveraceae Origin: Native Duration: Perennial Color: Orange Plant type: Wildflower The California poppy is the state flower of California. It’s native to…

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Wild Radish

Common name: Wild radish Scientific name: Raphanus sativus Plant family: Brassicaceae Origin: Asia by way of Europe, California non-native/invasive Duration: Annual/perennial Flower color: Pink/purple/white Plant type: Herb Wild radish (Raphanus sativus)…

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