Again, poppy flowers are weeds, technically, so it’s not uncommon to find them in fields out in the wild. But that’s also why they symbolize rebirth and resilience; they don’t die quickly and pretty ...

With bright reds and yellows - and even the occasional white - poppies are very bright and colorful. Their petals, however, are also very thin; they are made up of just three layers of cells.

Near Fennville, this beautiful poppy field by the cemetery feels like stepping into a painting, and it is one of Michigan’s most unforgettable early summer sights.