August 1st Birth Flower Spotlight, Papaver

Description of Papaver The Papaver, commonly known as the poppy, is a vibrant and delicate flowering plant belonging to the Papaveraceae family. Native to temperate regions across the globe, this flower is recognized for its striking, papery petals in shades of red, orange, pink, white, and even deep purple. Poppies are often cultivated as ornamental flowers, with some species, like the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum), also valued for their historical and medicinal significance....

August 1, 2024 · 4 min · 713 words · 365days