Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
tro
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Pittonia 3: 247 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001090293
Common Names
- Papaver macounii
- Macoun's Poppy
- Macoun Poppy
Description
Papaver macounii (also called Macoun's Poppy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has lobed leaves and white flowers, and is found in meadows, disturbed areas, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Papaver macounii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Papaver macounii sub. discolor (Hultén) Rändel ex D.F.Murray
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Papaver macounii has large, bright pink flowers with four petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Papaver macounii is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-9.
Where to Find Papaver macounii
Papaver macounii can be found in Central Asia and the Middle East.
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,