Plume Poppy
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Plume Poppy
macleaya cordata
The Plume Poppy is a tall and graceful plant that grows in gardens and forest edges. Its feathery flower heads sway gently in the breeze, creating a beautiful sight for little explorers.
Habitat: Plume Poppy typically grows in gardens, woodland edges, and disturbed areas.
Appearance
The Plume Poppy is a tall, architectural plant featuring striking, deeply lobed leaves that are grey-green above and silvery-white underneath. It produces dramatic, feathery plumes of tiny, cream-white flowers that stand high above its foliage.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRanunculalesFamilyPapaveraceaeGenusMacleaya
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Despite its common name, the Plume Poppy isn't a true poppy; it belongs to a different plant family!
Its unique, flattened seed pods look like tiny, silvery hearts and rattle in the breeze when dry.
Some people call it 'Tree Poppy' because it grows so tall, almost like a small tree!
These majestic plants are incredibly fast growers, often shooting up several feet in a single season!
Special abilities
Ability
Rhizome Runner
Plume Poppy can spread underground using rhizomes, helping it quickly colonize new areas and form large clumps.
Ability
Sap Shield
Plume Poppy has a bright orange sap that deters hungry critters, protecting its leaves from being eaten.
Ability
Towering Attractor
Its tall, feathery plumes of flowers reach high, making it easy for pollinators to spot them from afar.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 150-300 cm
- Spread
- 60-120 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
attracted to its nectar
pollinates
Buff-tailed Bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
visits flowers for pollen
pollinates
Common Banded Hoverfly
Syrphus ribesii
feeds on nectar and pollen
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Chinese Plume PoppyMacleayaPlume Poppy Plant
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Plume Poppy?
150-300 cm
How wide does Plume Poppy spread?
60-120 cm
How big are the flowers on Plume Poppy?
0.5-1 cm
When does Plume Poppy bloom?
Summer
Is Plume Poppy edible?
No
Is Plume Poppy toxic?
Mild
What is Plume Poppy's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Plume Poppy pollinated?
Insect
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