Status:
valid
Authors:
Tolm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Arktich. Fl. SSSR 7: 25 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480326
Common Names
- Anjuicum Poppy
- Granadilla de Anjuicum
- Granadilla de Anjuicum
Description
Papaver anjuicum (also called Anjou Poppy, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a hairy stem and white, pink, or purple flowers with a hairy calyx. It grows in dry and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Papaver anjuicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Papaver anjuicum is a single, bright yellow petal with a dark red center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Papaver anjuicum can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or fall. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Papaver anjuicum
Papaver anjuicum is native to the Mediterranean region.
Papaver anjuicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Papaver anjuicum?
Papaver anjuicum
What is the common name of Papaver anjuicum?
Anju Poppy
What is the natural habitat of Papaver anjuicum?
Grassy slopes and rocky areas
Species in the Papaver genus
Papaver chelidoniifolium,
Papaver chakassicum,
Papaver clavatum,
Papaver chionophilum,
Papaver boissierianum,
Papaver bourgeauanum,
Papaver bracteatum,
Papaver calcareum,
Papaver californicum,
Papaver cambricum,
Papaver carmeli,
Papaver curviscapum,
Papaver bipinnatum,
Papaver anadyrense,
Papaver angustifolium,
Papaver arachnoideum,
Papaver anjuicum,
Papaver ammophilum,
Papaver arenarium,
Papaver atlanticum,
Papaver atrovirens,
Papaver baitagense,
Papaver bartuschianum,
Papaver intercedens,
Papaver involucratum,
Papaver decaisnei,
Papaver holophyllum,
Papaver hypsipetes,
Papaver humile,
Papaver lapponicum,
Papaver jacuticum,
Papaver lateritium,
Papaver lecoqii,
Papaver laestadianum,
Papaver laevigatum,
Papaver detritophilum,
Papaver dubium,
Papaver dodecandrum,
Papaver glaucum,
Papaver godronii,
Papaver gorgoneum,
Papaver gracile,
Papaver glabrum,
Papaver halophilum,
Papaver heterophyllum,
Papaver alboroseum,
Papaver acrochaetum,
Papaver aculeatum,
Papaver alberti,
Papaver libanoticum,