Papaveraceae

Papaveraceae, commonly known as the poppy family, is a family of flowering plants that includes about 770 species. This family is characterized by its showy, often solitary flowers and milky or colored sap. Notable members include the opium poppy, California poppy, and oriental poppy. Papaveraceae species are found worldwide, mainly in the Northern Hemisphere. Many species are cultivated for their ornamental value, while others, like the opium poppy, have significant medicinal uses.

Regionworldwide

Amount of species770

Lifespanmostly annual or biennial

Plant taxonomy

Petals are often crumpled in the bud and may have a delicate, tissue-paper-like appearance when fully open.

Plants in the Papaveraceae family All Families