The Matilija Poppies are putting on a lovely show in the Park. Romneya coulteri is native to California and northern Mexico. The plant grows from 2 to 3 metres (6 to 9 feet) tall, with very large flowers that somewhat resemble a fried egg.

The flower is the largest of any California native species. It was nominated as state flower in 1890, but the California poppy won the title in a landslide.