Papaver somniferum http://www.durgan.org/URL/?Papaver 23 June 2009 Papaver somniferum This is the opium poppy (one type) , and the first bloom of the season. Notice the sort or lettuce like vegetation. This is distinct from the Shirley poppies which have a thinner appearing vegetation. I grow them for the beauty of the flower and they attract bees with a vengeance.
http://www.durgan.org/URL/?Danish 24 June 2009 Papaver somniferum (Danish Flag) A new flower out today. It is called Danish Flag by some. There were a few bees around also.
http://www.durgan.org/URL/?papaverC Papaver Somniferum Poppies with description This was my 2007 effort.
http://www.durgan.org/URL/?PapaverJJ 26 June 2009 Papaver somniferum More pretty poppies today. The pink is probably new to me.
