Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
persicum
ID:
481527

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 19: t. 1570 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480859

Common Names

  • Persian Poppy
  • Persian Poppies
  • Persian Corn Poppy

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Synonyms

  • Papaver persicum fulvum Kit Tan & Sorger [unknown]

Description

Papaver persicum (also called Persian 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, red flowers. It is found in dry, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Papaver persicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Papaver persicum sub. microcarpum (Boiss.) Kadereit
Papaver persicum sub. tauricola (Boiss.) Kadereit
Papaver persicum var. glabrum Tavakkoli

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Papaver persicum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Papaver persicum is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be grown from seed or propagated from root cuttings. When grown from seed, it can take up to two years to flower. When propagated from root cuttings, it can take up to one year to flower. When planting, it is important to ensure that the soil is well-draining and that the plant is in a sunny location. It is also important to water regularly and to fertilize the soil with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Papaver persicum

Papaver persicum can be found in the wild in Central Asia.

Papaver persicum FAQ

What type of plant is Papaver persicum?

Papaver persicum is a species of poppy.

What is the natural habitat of Papaver persicum?

Papaver persicum is native to the Middle East, from Turkey to Iran.

What is the flower color of Papaver persicum?

The flowers of Papaver persicum 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,