Almaden Quicksilver is one of the finest wildflower destinations in the South Bay. Each spring the hillsides and canyons fill with color — poppies, lupines, brodiaeas, and dozens of other native species. Explore the resources below to identify what you see, test your knowledge, and browse years of photographic documentation.
Quicksilver Wildflowers
A photographic guide to the native wildflowers found along the park's trails, organized by color, bloom time, and habitat.
Identify a Flower
Upload a photo of a flower you found in the park and use our plant identification tool to find out what it is.
Wildflower Quiz
How well do you know the park's wildflowers? Test your knowledge with photos and clues drawn from species found right here at Almaden Quicksilver.
Legacy "Quicksilverflowers" Site
The original Quicksilverflowers website, first published in 2001, with over two decades of wildflower photography from the park.