[1] This flower is native to California, where it is widespread throughout the western part of the state and its eastern deserts, on slopes to 10,000 feet, and along roadsides.

[2] This poppy bears its flowers on erect, spiny stems which can exceed a meter in height.

[3] The center of the flower is surrounded by a dense ring of up to 250 small yellow or orange stamens bearing the pollen.

[1] The flowers are often compared to sunny-side-up eggs, with the dark pistil in the center as a dot of pepper.

[1][2] The fruits are spiny white capsules 3 to 5 centimeters long, each containing many small seeds.