Papaveraceae Collection

Single poppy in a field of wildflowers, Val d Orcia, Province Siena, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Poppies (Papaver rhoeas) and cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) near Castellucio di Norcia, Umbria, Italy, July

Himalayan poppy (Meconopsis grandis)
Himalayan poppy flowers (Meconopsis grandis)

Blue poppy (Meconopsis zangnanensis) Mt Qomolangma National Park, Qinghai Tibet Plateau, China

Poppy flowers, Malibu Creek State Park, Los Angeles, California, United States of America, North America

Corn Poppy (Papaver rhoeas), Cornflower, Corncockle, Corn Marigold and Corn Chamomile, flowering, mixed arable weeds, England

Poppies, Walker Canyon, Lake Elsinore, Riverside County, California, United States of America, North America

Fumaria officinalis, fumitory
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Papaver sp. blue poppy
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Blue poppy (Meconopsis horridula) Sanjiangyuan National Nature Reserve, Qinghai Hoh Xil UNESCO World Heritage Site, Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Qinghai Province, China

Buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) flying to Oriental poppy (Papaver orientale) Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. July

Common poppies (Papaver rhoeas) backlit in evening light, Polly / Porth Joke, Pentire, Newquay, Cornwall, UK, July

Common poppies (Papaver rhoeas), backlit in evening sun, Polly Joke, Crantock, Newquay, Cornwall, UK. June

Common poppy (Papaver rhoeas) field, Wiltshire, UK, July

European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster), perched on a branch in a flowering meadow, Kiskunsag National Park, Hungary
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Rhaetian poppy (Papaver rhaeticum) above lake in Dolomites at 2200m. Valparola Pass, near Cortina, Belluno, Italy. July 2016

Welsh poppies (Papaver cambricum) and Forget-me-nots (Myosotis sylvatica). Kaleidoscopic montage

Welsh poppy (Meconopsis cambrica), flower details, Bristol, England, UK, April

Grand-flowered horned poppies (Glaucium grandiflorum) in southern Turkey, June

Red poppywort (Meconopsis punicea), raindrops on flower and stem. Medicinal plant in Tibet. Balang Shan, Sichuan Province, China. June

Yellow horned poppy (Glaucium flavum) growing on shingle beach, Norfolk, UK, August

Long headed poppy (Papaver dubium) close up of flower centre, Sussex, UK

Common poppies (Papaver rhoeas) growing in a consevation margin, RSPB Hope Farm reserve, Cambridgeshire, England, UK, May. 2020VISION Book Plate

Common poppy (Papaver rhoeas) bud, Polly / Porth Joke, Pentire, Newquay, Cornwall, UK, July

Yellow poppywort (Meconopsis integrifolia) flowering, Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Shiqu County, Sichuan Province, China, August

Poppies (Papaver rhoeas) two flowers and developing seed pod, near Castellucio di Norcia, Umbria, Italy, July

Wild flower meadow, Common poppy (Papaver rhoeas) Derbyshire, UK

Sunset over fields of Common poppies (Papaver rhoeas) South Downs, West Sussex, England. June 2009

Poppies (Papaver rhoeas) growing on fallow fields near Orvieto, Umbria, Italy, June

Cornfield annual summer wildflowers growing on one of the plant charity Landlife s
Cornfield annual summer wildflowers growing on one of the plant charity Landlifes National Wildflower Farms, St Helens, Merseyside, UK, June

Poppy Flower and Olive Trees near Valldemossa, Majorca, Balearics, Spain

Finca, Poppy Blossom, Majorca, Balearics, Spain

Cornfield, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

Vineyards, Ardeche, Rhones-Alpes, France

A field of poppies, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Poppy bee (Osmia papaveris) resting on Common poppy (Papaver rhoeas) cutting piece of petal to use as nesting material, Bamberg, Germany. June

Poppy bee (Osmia papaveris) resting on piece of Common poppy (Papaver rhoeas) petal, cut from the flower to line its nest

Poppies (Papaver sp.) flowering in a field with scattered trees and woodland, near Preci, Umbria, Italy. May, 2022

Common poppy (Papaver rhoeas) on LED light panel, studio environment

Common poppy (Papaver rhoeas) flower with bud and seed pod, Surrey, UK. July

Mass of Field poppies (Papaver rhoeas)flowering in summer, Sibillini, Umbria, June

Wildflowers flowering in abundance on fallow agricultural land, Poppies (Papaver rhoeas), Cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus), Ox-eye daisies (Leucanthemum vulgare), Field chamomile (Anthemis arvensis)

Crab spider (Synaema globosum) on a Poppy (Papaver sp. ) flower, Sibillini, Umbria, Italy. May
Crab spider (Synaema globosum) on a Poppy (Papaver sp.) flower, Sibillini, Umbria, Italy. May

Fallow fields burst into flower containing Corn chamomile (Anthemis arvensis), Hoarry mullein (Verbascum pulverulentum), Purple toadflax (Linaria purpurea) and Common poppy (Papaver rhoeas), Abruzzo

Fallow field in flower containing Poppy (Papaver rhoeas), Woad (Isatis tinctoria), Corn chamomile (Anthemis arvensis) Olympian mullein (Verbascum longifolium) and Purple toadflax (Linaria purpurea)

Roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) feeding in field with flowering Poppies (Papaver rhoeas) and Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus), De Inslag, Brasschaat, Belgium, June

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"Papaveraceae: A Colorful Tapestry of Poppies and Wildflowers" In the picturesque Val d Orcia, nestled in the province of Siena, Tuscany, Europe, a single poppy stands tall amidst a vibrant field of wildflowers. Its scarlet petals dance gracefully in the gentle breeze, adding a touch of elegance to the already breathtaking landscape. Venturing further towards Castellucio di Norcia unveils an enchanting sight – poppies (Papaver rhoeas) and cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) intermingling harmoniously. Their contrasting hues create a captivating tapestry that paints nature's masterpiece across rolling hillsides. Delving into history reveals 1913-14 Bulbs, Plants and Seeds catalogs showcasing these mesmerizing blooms. The allure extends beyond Italy as we journey to the Himalayas where grandeur awaits with the majestic Himalayan poppy (Meconopsis grandis). Its delicate blue petals seem like whispers from heaven against towering mountains. China's Mt Qomolangma National Park on the Qinghai Tibet Plateau boasts another gem – the elusive blue poppy (Meconopsis zangnanensis). Here, this rare beauty thrives in its natural habitat, casting an ethereal spell upon all who behold it. Closer to home lies a diverse mix of arable weeds featuring the striking Corn Poppy (Papaver rhoeas), alongside companions such as Cornflower, Corncockle, Corn Marigold and Corn Chamomile. Together they form a riotous explosion of colors that celebrate life's resilience amidst cultivated fields. Across continents yet again lies Malibu Creek State Park in Los Angeles County. Vibrant poppy flowers blanket meadows with their radiant orange glow - an ode to California's rich floral heritage. But Papaveraceae encompasses more than just pretty blossoms; it holds medicinal secrets too.