The scientific classification for a california poppy is papaveraceae. The scientific name is Eschschscholiz califonica. It is a orange flower with soft petals, and has a leaf pattern that looks like a pine tree. Its blooming period is april-august , and it grows in all of texas! Its height is 12 to 18 inches.The germination period is 15 to 30 days.An intresting fact is that it is the state flower of california!!