papaver rhoeas

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Familypapaveraceae

Orderranunculales

Lifespanannual

Trivial namecorn poppy, field poppy

Blossom colorred

Blossom symmetryradial

Inflorescenceindeterminate

Phyllotaxiswhorled

Papaver rhoeas, commonly known as the corn poppy or field poppy, is an annual flowering plant native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia. It is famous for its vibrant red petals with dark spots at the base, surrounding a prominent black center. The flowers bloom from late spring to early summer, adorning fields, meadows, and roadsides with their striking colors. Papaver rhoeas has cultural significance and is often associated with remembrance due to its prevalence in fields after World War I, inspiring the poem “In Flanders Fields.” Additionally, it has historical and medicinal uses, although caution is advised due to its toxicity.

Plants in the papaveraceae family