Description
California poppy (Eschscholtzia californica) belongs to the poppy family and is recognisable by its graceful, finely cut leaves and characteristic golden yellow flowers. The plant is native to California, where it has been part of the landscape for centuries and features in various indigenous traditions.
The cut leaves have a soft, mild fragrance and a subtly spicy flavour. In herbal blends, California poppy is mainly used for its warm colour accent and its soft, rounded aroma, which combines well with flowers, citrus herbs and mint varieties.
