In The Garden: Which Poppy?

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Sea Witch, Jun 22, 2012.

  1. Sea Witch

    Sea Witch Active Member

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    Vancouver Island, BC, Canada, Zone 7
    I have these poppies, Papaver sp., that came up by themselves in a neglected bed. Can anyone tell me what kind they are, and how you can tell?

    They are 5 feet tall.

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    Thank you
     
  2. Robert Flogaus-Faust

    Robert Flogaus-Faust Active Member 10 Years

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    I suggest that this is opium poppy (Papaver somniferum).
     

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