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| Identification |
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Genus
Papaver
Species
rhoeas
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
corn poppy
Flanders poppy
Family
PAPAVERACEAE
Specimen number
S11803
Data source
HtZn p150;MedPl p242;Xeri p276
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
3'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
No extra water
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 05a-07b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-02
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Papaver rhoeas can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20� Fahrenheit. Flanders poppy (also known as corn poppy) needs summer days with high heat. This plant requires no extra water once established.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
analgesic
sedative
antiasthmatic
Medicinal parts
Flowers
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
yes
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Use the seeds only; all other plant parts are toxic.
Medicinal notes
Papaver rhoeas is considered by some to be an herbal remedy. It's used as an analgesic, a sedative or an antiasthmatic. Flanders poppy (sometimes called corn poppy) is only to be administered with proper professional knowledge. Herbal remedies are only prepared from the flowers. Use the seeds only; all other plant parts are toxic.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Cool
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
It does not necessarily require warm days for good production. Papaver rhoeas is typically propagated by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Papaver rhoeas has an annual life cycle. Leaves: Flanders poppy (locally known in some parts as corn poppy) has deeply lobed, hairy leaves. Flowers: This plant has flowers that pop open with paper thin petals that surround yellow centers. The blossoms appear in various colors.
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