#annual wildflower

• Adonis annua — The scientific name of the autumn pheasant's eye, an annual herbaceous plant in the Ranunculaceae family, native to North Africa, Europe, and Western Asia. The plant reaches heights of up to 50 cm, featuring finely divided leaves and solitary, intense blood-red flowers with a black center, often found as a weed in agricultural crops or cultivated for ornamental purposes.
• California goldfields — The synonymous scientific name for Lasthenia californica, a dwarf annual plant in the Asteraceae family, famous for creating spectacular yellow carpets in Californian meadows. The plant features slender stems, fine hairs on the leaves, and golden flower heads, acting as a key element of vernal ecosystems in the western United States.
• California goldfields — The synonymous scientific name for Lasthenia californica subsp. californica, an annual herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. This small-sized species is native to western North America and is distinguished by its golden flower heads (golden mouth) and slender, pubescent stems that carpet vernal pools and coastal areas in a dense yellow layer during spring.