Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
mcconellii
ID:
1090982

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hultén

Source:
tro

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Fl. Alaska Yukon 5: 803, f. 1, 617b [map] 1945

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001090320

Common Names

  • Papaver mcconellii
  • McConell's Poppy
  • McConell Poppy

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Description

Papaver mcconellii (also called McConnell's Poppy, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herb with a few, erect stems. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has large, white flowers and deeply lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Papaver mcconellii 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Papaver mcconellii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Papaver mcconellii is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial vine that can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and can reach heights of up to 10 feet.

Where to Find Papaver mcconellii

Papaver mcconellii 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,

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