Poppy
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Poppy
Papaver rhoeas
The poppy is a vibrant flower with delicate petals that dance in the breeze. It comes in shades of red, pink, orange, and white, brightening up meadows and fields.
Habitat: Fields, Meadows
Appearance
The Poppy has delicate, crinkled petals, most often bright red but can be pink, white, or orange. Its cup-shaped flowers often feature a distinct dark central spot, making them pop against green foliage.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRanunculalesFamilyPapaveraceaeGenusPapaver
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Ancient Egyptians placed poppies in tombs, symbolizing eternal sleep and remembrance.
Its crinkled petals feel like delicate tissue paper, surprisingly thin and soft.
One poppy plant can produce over 50,000 tiny seeds from a single flower!
Poppies can grow on battlefields, becoming symbols of remembrance and peace.
Special abilities
Ability
Speedy Sprouter
Poppy seeds can lie dormant for years and sprout quickly when soil is disturbed, helping it colonize new areas.
Ability
Seed Launcher
The Poppy has a unique saltshaker-like seed pod that disperses hundreds of tiny seeds with a shake, spreading its offspring far and wide.
Ability
Alkaloid Armor
Poppy plants produce mild alkaloids that deter some hungry animals from eating them, keeping the plant safer.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-60 cm
- Spread
- 15-30 cm
- Flower Size
- 5-10 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late Spring to Summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
Collects pollen, aiding poppy reproduction
pollinates
Buff-tailed bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
Visits flowers for pollen, assisting fertilization
pollinates
Marmalade hoverfly
Episyrphus balteatus
Feeds on pollen, contributing to plant spread
Traits
Herbaceous
Herbaceous plants are non-woody plants with soft stems that typically die back to the ground at the end of the growing season.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Medicinal
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
Also known as
Corn PoppyField PoppyPapaver rhoeasRed Poppy
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Enjoy poppies from a distance and never pick them without permission.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Poppy?
30-60 cm
How wide does Poppy spread?
15-30 cm
How big are the flowers on Poppy?
5-10 cm
When does Poppy bloom?
Late Spring to Summer
Is Poppy edible?
Yes
Is Poppy toxic?
Mild
What is Poppy's lifecycle?
Annual
How is Poppy pollinated?
Insect
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