PAPAVER
Commonly known as Poppy
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Genus of 70 species of annuals, biennials and perennials occurring in a wide range of habitats from lowlands to high mountains.
Most are from central and southern Europe and temperate Asia, a few from South Africa, Australia, western North America and subarctic regions.
The native annual, Corn poppy, P.rhoeas was once considered a common weed of arable fields. Now it is most likely to occur as part of intentional wild seeding.
Other natives are the Long-headed poppy, P. dubium from waste places and arable land and, possibly, Prickly poppy, P. argemone with long, bristly seed heads.
Flowers are followed by the distinctive pepper-pot seed pods.
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Good to know
Larger species produce bold, colourful flowers. Attractive -
Place of origin
Central and southern Europe, temperate Asia, South Africa, Australia, western N. America -
HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Bee friendly
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