Status:
valid
Authors:
Tolm. & V.V.Petrovsky
Source:
ksu
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 58: 1129 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480862
Common Names
- Few-stamen Poppy
- Few-stamen Poppies
- Few-stamen Corn Poppy
Description
Papaver paucistaminum (also called Few-Stamen Poppy, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a spreading habit, with dark green leaves and fragrant, single, white flowers. It is found in dry, grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Papaver paucistaminum is used in gardens as an ornamental plant and for its attractive flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Papaver paucistaminum is orange with a yellow center, and the seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Papaver paucistaminum 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 paucistaminum
Papaver paucistaminum can be found in the wild in Central Asia.
Papaver paucistaminum FAQ
What type of plant is Papaver paucistaminum?
Papaver paucistaminum is a species of poppy.
What is the natural habitat of Papaver paucistaminum?
Papaver paucistaminum is native to the Middle East, from Turkey to Iran.
What is the flower color of Papaver paucistaminum?
The flowers of Papaver paucistaminum are 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,