Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
rhoeas
ID:
481674

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 507 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481006

Common Names

  • Papaver rhoeas
  • Corn Poppy
  • Field Poppy

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Synonyms

  • Papaver caudatifolium Timb.-Lagr. [unknown]
  • Papaver cereale Jord. [unknown]
  • Papaver chelidonioides Moss [unknown]
  • Papaver chanceliae Maire [unknown]
  • Papaver caespitosum Fedde [unknown]
  • Papaver cinerascens Wein [unknown]
  • Papaver cruciatum Jord. [unknown]
  • Papaver commixtum Wein [unknown]
  • Papaver commutatum Fisch., C.A.Mey. & Trautv. [unknown]
  • Papaver anisotrichum Wein [unknown]
  • Papaver ameristophyllum Fedde [unknown]
  • Papaver balanocarpum Wein [unknown]
  • Papaver inornatum Schott & Kotschy [unknown]
  • Papaver integrifolium Vig. [unknown]
  • Papaver interjectum Wein [unknown]
  • Papaver intermedium Becker [unknown]
  • Papaver insignitum Jord. [unknown]
  • Papaver hookeri Baker ex Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Papaver erraticum Gray [unknown]
  • Papaver erucifolium Timb.-Lagr. [unknown]
  • Papaver dodonei Timb.-Lagr. [unknown]
  • Papaver guerlekense Stapf [unknown]
  • Papaver feddeanum Wein [unknown]
  • Papaver fuchsii Timb.-Lagr. [unknown]
  • Papaver aegadicum Lojac. [unknown]
  • Papaver agrivagum Jord. [unknown]
  • Papaver uniflorum Balb. ex Spenn. [unknown]
  • Papaver tumidulum Klokov [unknown]
  • Papaver paucisetum Wein [unknown]
  • Papaver osswaldii Wein [unknown]
  • Papaver omphalodeum Wein [unknown]
  • Papaver propinquum Wein [unknown]
  • Papaver pseudohaussknechtii Fedde [unknown]
  • Papaver polytrichum Boiss. & Kotschy [unknown]
  • Papaver montenegrinum (Rohlena) A.W.Hill [unknown]
  • Papaver spurium Wein [unknown]
  • Papaver stipitatum Fedde [unknown]
  • Papaver tenuissimum Fedde [unknown]
  • Papaver thaumasiosepalum Fedde [unknown]
  • Papaver subumbilicatum Fedde [unknown]
  • Papaver rapiferum Fedde [unknown]
  • Papaver rhopalothece Stapf [unknown]
  • Papaver segetale K.F.Schimp. & Spenn. [unknown]
  • Papaver segetale Jord. [unknown]
  • Papaver robertianella Fedde [unknown]
  • Papaver roubiaei Viquier [unknown]
  • Papaver rusticum Jord. [unknown]
  • Papaver rumelicum Velen. [unknown]
  • Papaver rhoeas strigosum Boenn. [unknown]
  • Papaver rhoeas strigosum Simonk. [unknown]
  • Papaver dubium stipitatum (Fedde) E.U.Zajac [unknown]

Description

Papaver rhoeas (also called Common 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 rhoeas 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Papaver rhoeas var. himerense Raimondo & Spadaro

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Papaver rhoeas is a single, bright yellow petal with a dark red center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Papaver rhoeas 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 rhoeas

Papaver rhoeas is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas such as Spain, Portugal, and North Africa.

Papaver rhoeas FAQ

What is the scientific name of Papaver rhoeas?

Papaver rhoeas

What is the common name of Papaver rhoeas?

Corn Poppy

What is the natural habitat of Papaver rhoeas?

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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