Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
arenarium
ID:
481002

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Bieb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 3: 364 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480334

Common Names

  • Arenarium Poppy
  • Granadilla Arenaria
  • Granadilla Arenaria

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Description

Papaver arenarium (also called Sand 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 sandy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Papaver arenarium 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

Papaver arenarium has white to pinkish flowers with 4-6 petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Papaver arenarium 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 arenarium

Papaver arenarium is native to the Mediterranean region.

Papaver arenarium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Papaver arenarium?

Papaver arenarium

What is the common name of Papaver arenarium?

Sand Poppy

What is the natural habitat of Papaver arenarium?

Grassy slopes and sandy soils

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,