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Papaver setiferum Goldblatt

Oriental poppy (Papaveraceae)

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Synonym | Papaver pseudoorientale (Fedde) Medw.

Papaver setiferum (sensu lato) is a conspicuously hairy tufted perennial with large red or pink flowers.

Kennington (VC22: Berkshire); 2022-05-26

 Oriental poppy / Papaver setiferum: _Papaver setiferum_ (_sensu lato_) is a conspicuously hairy tufted perennial with large red or pink flowers.

The (usually 3) sepals are covered in long, stiff hairs; the sepals fall off as the flower opens.

Kennington (VC22: Berkshire); 2022-05-26

 Oriental poppy / Papaver setiferum: The (usually 3) sepals are covered in long, stiff hairs; the sepals fall off as the flower opens.

Leaves

Kennington (VC22: Berkshire); 2022-05-26

 Oriental poppy / Papaver setiferum: Leaves

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