Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
pygmaeum
ID:
481679

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rydb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 29: 159 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481011

Common Names

  • Papaver pygmaeum
  • Pygmy Poppy
  • Pygmaeum Poppy

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Synonyms

  • Papaver radicatum pygmaeum (Rydb.) S.L.Welsh [unknown]

Description

Papaver pygmaeum (also called Pygmy Poppy, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the poppy family. It is native to the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran, and it grows in rocky, grassy, and sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Papaver pygmaeum is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Papaver pygmaeum has a bright yellow flower with a dark center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons that are rounded and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Papaver pygmaeum is a species of poppy native to Central Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be grown in a mixture of sand, loam, and compost. It should be watered regularly, but not too often. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the root clumps.

Where to Find Papaver pygmaeum

Papaver pygmaeum is native to Central Asia and can be found in areas such as Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.

Papaver pygmaeum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Papaver pygmaeum?

Papaver pygmaeum

What is the common name of Papaver pygmaeum?

Pygmy Poppy

What is the natural habitat of Papaver pygmaeum?

It is native to the Caucasus region, Turkey, and Iran

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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