In search of wildflowers? This whimsical hotline will help you find the best

For 41 years, the charming Theodore Payne Wild Flower Hotline has led people to California's most bountiful blooms

For Californians, it is a rite of spring to seek the yearly wildflower blooms that erupt across arid shrublands, hillsides and desert landscapes in kaleidoscopic colour.

For the past 41 years, the Theodore Payne Wild Flower Hotline has helped guide their journeys. Wildflower seekers in southern California can dial (818) 768-1802, ext 7, for counsel on where to locate the best and most bountiful blooms in the region.