Glaucium flavum Horned poppy (Papaveraceae)

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Glaucium flavum
Horned poppy
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The Glaucium flavum plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Papaveraceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Horned poppy. Some home gardeners know the variety as G. luteum.

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Latin Name:  Glaucium flavum
Common Name:  Horned poppy
Family:  Papaveraceae
Author:  Crantz.

Known Hazards:  Root is poisonous.

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.45

Habitat:  Shingle banks by the coast[17].

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in any good well-drained soil[1, 200]. Requires a very well-drained poor soil[187]. Prefers a hot dry position[166] and dislikes shade[200]. A very ornamental but short-lived perennial[1], it is hardy to about -10°c[187]. Plants are resentful of root disturbance and should be placed in their final positions as soon as possible[200]. Flowers are produced in the first year from seed[200].

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