Opium Poppy (Papaver Somniferum) is a annual herb in the Papaveraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.
Papaver somniferum is an erect, annual flowering plant known for its large, showy flowers and seed capsules containing opium alkaloids.
Opium Poppy
Papaver Somniferum
Papaver somniferum is an erect, annual flowering plant known for its large, showy flowers and seed capsules containing opium alkaloids.
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