Is it illegal to pick a California poppy?

California poppy can be purchased in liquid or dry form and used as medicinal tea for anxiety or restlessness, acute or chronic pain, tooth pain, headaches. Now here is the interesting part: as a native Californian, I grew up believing it is illegal to PICK a California Poppy. read more

According to the California Government Code, the golden poppy (botanical name Eschscholzia) — a beautiful bold orange flower — is the official State Flower. Almost any kid raised in California will probably tell you that it’s illegal to pick this state symbol. read more

Not if they are on your property, or property that you have permission to pick from. It is, of course, illegal to pick them, or any plant, off state park property. read more