Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Hausskn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 1: 116 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480427
Common Names
- Glaucous Poppy
- Glaucous Poppies
- Glaucous Corn Poppy
Description
Papaver glaucum (also called Glaucous 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 glaucum 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Papaver glaucum var. gaubae (Cullen & Rech.f.) Sharifnia & Heydarian
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Papaver glaucum 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 glaucum 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 glaucum
Papaver glaucum is native to the Mediterranean region, and can be found in many countries in Europe, including France, Italy, and Spain.
Papaver glaucum FAQ
What type of soil does Papaver glaucum prefer?
Papaver glaucum prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
What is the optimal temperature for Papaver glaucum?
Papaver glaucum prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.
How much sunlight does Papaver glaucum need?
Papaver glaucum 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,