Papaver nudicaule Arctic poppy (Papaveraceae)

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Papaver nudicaule
Arctic poppy
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The Papaver nudicaule plant species is found in Northern sub-arctic regions. It is a member of the Papaveraceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Arctic poppy.

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Latin Name:  Papaver nudicaule
Common Name:  Arctic poppy
Family:  Papaveraceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  This plant is toxic to mammals, though the toxicity is low[76].

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  0.25

Habitat:  Stony slopes, river gravels and sandy meadows[74].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a well-drained sandy loam in a sunny position[111, 200]. Prefers a fertile soil[200]. Prefers a deep soil that is poor and dry rather than rich, and strongly dislikes wet conditions[233]. Succeeds in dry soils. Prefers partial shade[188]. There are many named varieties selected for their ornamental value[200]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer or rabbits[233]. A short-lived perennial, it is often grown as an annual or biennial[200]. It often dies out in heavy soils or wet winters[111].

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