Papaver nivale - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nivale
ID:
481592
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tolm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 24: 42 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480924
Common Names
- Papaver nivale
- Nivale Papaver
- Papaver Nivale
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Papaver nivale (also called Snow Poppy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean. It has a short stem and large, lobed leaves. The flowers are usually white or pink and have a single row of petals. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Papaver nivale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Papaver nivale is a cup-shaped bloom with four petals, usually white or pink in colour. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Papaver nivale is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through seeds or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring and division should be done in early spring or late fall.
Where to Find Papaver nivale
Papaver nivale is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in areas such as Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.
Papaver nivale FAQ
What type of plant is Papaver nivale?
Papaver nivale is a species of poppy.
What is the natural habitat of Papaver nivale?
Papaver nivale is native to the Arctic regions of Europe and North America.
What is the flower color of Papaver nivale?
The flowers of Papaver nivale are white or pink in color.
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,
References
Alexandr Innokentevich Tolmatchew (1903-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tolm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:673623-1: Based on the initial data import