Papaver rhoeas Corn poppy (Papaveraceae)

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Papaver rhoeas
Corn poppy
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The Papaver rhoeas plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Papaveraceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Corn poppy.

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Latin Name:  Papaver rhoeas
Common Name:  Corn poppy
Family:  Papaveraceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  This plant is toxic to mammals, though the toxicity is low[76]. The seed is not toxic[76].

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.15

Habitat:  A common weed of cultivated land and waste places, avoiding acid soils[17]. Becoming far less frequent on cultivated land due to modern agricultural practices.

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a well-drained sandy loam in a sunny position[1, 200]. Does not do well on wet clay soils but succeeds in most other soils[115]. Plants usualy self-sow freely when growing in suitable conditions so long as the soil surface is disturbed[238]. There are several named varieties selected for their ornamental value[200]. A polymorphic species, varying in leaf shape and flower colour[17]. When growing in cereal fields, poppies decrease the yields of nearby cereal plants[18, 20]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer or rabbits[233].

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