Opium poppy
SpeciesPapaver somniferum
Also called Opium papaver somniferum
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“These poppies love full sun—aim for at least six hours of direct light daily.” — How to Grow a Healthy Opium Poppy Plant Safely at Home - thegreenserenity
“This species prefers infrequent, deep watering once established” — How to Care for opium poppy (Papaver somniferum)
“Hardiness Zone 3–9” — How to Care for opium poppy (Papaver somniferum)
“Space each seed about 12‑18 inches apart to give the taproot room to spread.” — How to Grow a Healthy Opium Poppy Plant Safely at Home - thegreenserenity
“After flowering, rounded seed capsules develop” — How to Care for opium poppy (Papaver somniferum)
“By selecting the right seeds, providing proper care, and staying within the law, you can enjoy a healthy opium poppy plant safely at home.” — How to Grow a Healthy Opium Poppy Plant Safely at Home - thegreenserenity
“Toxic to Pets & Humans” — How to Care for opium poppy (Papaver somniferum)
Who grows this
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Opium poppy
- Fact sheet: 3 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrowers Librarian