Species
Papaver somniferum subsp. somniferum
Common Name(s)
opium poppy
Family
Papaveraceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites
Flower Colours
Red / Pink,Violet / Purple
Year Naturalised
1883
Origin
Eurasia
Poisonous plant
This species has opium compounds and should therefore be avoided.
This page last updated on 30 Jul 2014