Guadalupe Poppy Jasper

摘要

California is famous for its poppies; in fact poppies are California's official state flower. We have a Poppy Week and even a Poppy Day, but the poppies I like the best are the ones in the colorful poppy jaspers found in the state. The best-known poppy jasper is probably Morgan Hill jasper, found near the city of Morgan Hill (Santa Clara County), in Northern California. Guadalupe jasper, found only 15 miles away, is a close cousin. Several other varieties are found throughout the regions foothills and mountains.