Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
glabrum
ID:
481100

Status:
valid

Authors:
Royle

Source:
cmp

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Ill. Bot. Himal. Mts. : 67 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480432

Common Names

  • Smooth Poppy
  • Smooth Poppies
  • Smooth Corn Poppy

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Description

Papaver glabrum (also called Smooth Poppy, among many other common names) is a species of poppy native to Europe. It is characterized by its bright, yellow flowers and its ability to tolerate dry conditions. It grows in rocky, mountainous areas and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Papaver glabrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Papaver glabrum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Papaver glabrum is a species of poppy native to Central Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be grown in a mixture of sand, loam, and compost. It should be watered regularly, but not too often. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the root clumps.

Where to Find Papaver glabrum

Papaver glabrum can be found in the wild in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Papaver glabrum FAQ

What type of soil does Papaver glabrum prefer?

Papaver glabrum prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

What is the optimal temperature for Papaver glabrum?

Papaver glabrum prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much sunlight does Papaver glabrum need?

Papaver glabrum needs full sun to partial shade to thrive.

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,