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Papaver nudicaule Arctic poppy (1 Page of 5) 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. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses 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].
Medicinal Information: Anodyne, antiscorbutic[2, 61].
The flowers and seed capsules are mildly diaphoretic[240].
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