A 'super bloom' of wild poppies blankets the hills of Walker Canyon on March 12, 2019 near Lake Elsinore, California. Heavier than normal winter rains in California have caused a 'super bloom' of wildflowers in various locales of the state. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)

After wildfires and heavy rain, Southern California brightened up with a “super bloom” of floral surprises. The golden state had a particularly wet winter, with six times more rain than last year, which revived dormant seeds in the desert.

The colors are so vivid that they can be seen from mountain tops. Lake Elsinore, Calif. was saturated with colors of deep orange, yellow and red. Further south in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, shades of purple and gold filled the hills. Bright orange poppies were also seen along the highways in Southern California.

Some of the Sand Verbana, Brown-Eyed Evening Primrose, Desert Sunflowers, Spectacle-pod, Desert Lilies, Lupine and Dupine Primrose.

Visitors are flocking to the areas to witness the super bloom. Unfortunately, many are being criticized for destroying wildflowers in the fields for the sake of a photo. If you plan to visit, make sure you stay on the trails rather than heading into the fields themselves.