118 desert Mariposa Calochortus kennedyi Lily Family Perennial Native Forb Arizona Protected Plant
Bloom: Spring. Flower: Primarily bright yellow in Arivaca, however some plants have brilliant orange petals; up to 3” across; three fan-shaped petals with black or purple at base. Plant: To 16”. Stems upright and slender; grows from underground bulb. Leaves: Grayish green; narrowly linear and grass-like with margins curved upward. Habitat: Dry, grassy slopes. Photos: Ruby Road in late April.
119 Mexican Poppy
Eschscholzia mexicana a.k.a. Gold Poppy Poppy Family Annual Native
Bloom: Spring. Flower: Golden yellow, orange and pinkish-white; up to 2” wide; 4 cupshaped petals. Flowers only open in daytime on sunny days. Plant: Up to 1 foot tall, usually less. Leaves: Bluish green; finely dissected. Note: This flower is one of the first of Spring and covers the hills in a riot of color after good winter rains. Photo: Hills NE of Arivaca in April.