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Papaver dubium L.

long-headed poppy (Papaveraceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencySE
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Papaver dubium is more delicate than Papaver rhoeas, similar to Papaver lecoqii.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-05-30

 long-headed poppy / Papaver dubium: _Papaver dubium_ is more delicate than _Papaver rhoeas_, similar to _Papaver lecoqii_.

The pedicel of Papaver dubium has forward-pointing (antrorse) appressed hairs, in contrast to the patent hairs of Papaver rhoeas.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2008-06-05

 long-headed poppy / Papaver dubium: The pedicel of _Papaver dubium_ has forward-pointing (antrorse) appressed hairs, in contrast to the patent hairs of _Papaver rhoeas_.

Leaf

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-05-30

 long-headed poppy / Papaver dubium: Leaf

The fruiting capsules of Papaver dubium are much longer than wide, usually with 7–9 openings at the apex.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2008-07-20

 long-headed poppy / Papaver dubium: The fruiting capsules of _Papaver dubium_ are much longer than wide, usually with 7–9 openings at the apex.

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