These flowers are famous for creating "super blooms," often occurring once every 10 years, according to a Facebook post by Hunter Sowards . During these times, the Antelope Valley California Poppy Preserve is covered in an intense orange blanket, as shown on Facebook.

The Spanish also named it dormidera , or "to fall asleep," referring to how the petals fold up in the evening or during cloudy weather, as explained in a article by Central Coast Parks .

They are hardy, drought-tolerant plants that thrive in poor, sandy soil and under full sun, according to The Spruce .

As the blooms fade, they form long, green seed pods that, when ripe, dry and explode, scattering seeds over 6 feet away, says a YouTube video by "fun facts about the california poppy" .