Wildflowers: Maasai Mara Flower ID, poppy?

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    The flowers here appear to be some sort of papaver species.

    They were photographed in May or June in the Maasai Mara in southwestern Kenya.

    Are they in fact a poppy of some sort?
     

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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    My first impression is something in the Malvaceae -- love the colour on these.
     
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    I think the color is grand too. Thanks!

    Malvaceae makes more sense. I didn't think poppies grew in the Maasai Mara.

    Any idea as to which type of Malvaceae?
     
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