Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
pilosum
ID:
481564

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1809

Citation Micro:
Fl. Graec. Prodr. 1: 360 (1809)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480896

Common Names

  • Papaver pilosum
  • Pilosum Papaver
  • Papaver Pilosum

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Synonyms

  • Papaver villosum K.Koch [unknown]
  • Papaver olympicum Sm. [unknown]
  • Papaver schinzianum Fedde [unknown]

Description

Papaver pilosum (also called Hairy 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 pilosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Papaver pilosum sub. glabrisepalum Kadereit
Papaver pilosum sub. strictum (Boiss. & Balansa) N.Wendt ex Kadereit
Papaver pilosum sub. spicatum (Boiss. & Balansa) N.Wendt ex Kadereit
Papaver pilosum sub. sparsipilosum (Boiss.) Kadereit

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Papaver pilosum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Papaver pilosum 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 pilosum

Papaver pilosum is native to the Mediterranean region, and can be found in many countries in Europe, including France, Italy, and Spain.

Papaver pilosum FAQ

What type of plant is Papaver pilosum?

Papaver pilosum is a species of poppy.

What is the natural habitat of Papaver pilosum?

Papaver pilosum is native to the Caucasus region.

What is the flower color of Papaver pilosum?

The flowers of Papaver pilosum 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,