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Thursday, 22 October 2015

FFF205 - RED POPPY BUD

Papaver somniferum, the opium poppy, is the species of plant from which opium and poppy seeds are derived. Opium is the source of many drugs, including morphine (and its derivative heroin), thebaine, codeine, papaverine, and noscapine.

 The Latin botanical name means the "sleep-bringing poppy", referring to the sedative properties of some of these opiates. The opium poppy is the only species of Papaveraceae that is an agricultural crop grown on a large scale. Other species, Papaver rhoeas and Papaver argemone, are important agricultural weeds, and may be mistaken for the crop.

 This poppy is also valuable for ornamental purposes, and has been known as the "common garden poppy", referencing all the group of poppy plants. Poppy seeds of Papaver somniferum are an important food item and the source of poppy seed oil, a healthy edible oil that has many uses.
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19 comments:

  1. Ohmydearests22 October 2015 at 10:04

    Beautiful bloom!

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  2. Anonymous22 October 2015 at 11:33

    Very artsy! Thanks for hosting:)

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  3. Maribel22 October 2015 at 14:52

    Lovely picture, and thank´s for reminding me. I have to sow some.

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  4. Romi22 October 2015 at 17:33

    The color is beautiful.

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  5. Amy Johnson22 October 2015 at 19:24

    So gorgeous! Poppies are one of my favorite flowers!

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  6. Anne Seltmann22 October 2015 at 21:52

    How beautiful! My dearest favorite flower.
    Funny, she has on a hat. As a fine lady ;-)

    Greetings

    Anne

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  7. Eclectic Hamilton22 October 2015 at 22:24

    I love poppies soooo much!

    Greetings & Love & a wonderful weekend
    Ines

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  8. Annas Nadelbuch22 October 2015 at 22:30

    a gorgeous red bloom, surrounded by delicate green leaves. Great shot !!
    Love the Poppies very much. Thank you for sharing.
    Greetings Carmen

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  9. fim.works22 October 2015 at 23:14

    I LOVE Poppies - yours have a great colour!
    Have a nice day & weekend ... Frauke

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  10. Cath23 October 2015 at 00:32

    oh gosh! stunning colours in that photo! I really hope my poppy's look that gorgeous when they grow!

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  11. Anonymous23 October 2015 at 04:39

    Hello Nick,
    I love puppies, my favorit flower, the blossoms are so beautiful!
    Your's so funny because it seems like it has a hat on the head. ;-)
    Have a nice weekend,
    moni

    http://www.reflexionblog.de

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  12. bijjen23 October 2015 at 05:03

    Wow what an amazing colour.....
    I love this picture.....
    Have a nice weekend
    Jen

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  13. photodoug23 October 2015 at 07:12

    One of our favorite flowers. Thanks for sharing.

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  14. Sara Chapman23 October 2015 at 10:47

    How beautiful. Poppies are so graceful, especially the bent stem curving so dramatically.

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  15. Ela24 October 2015 at 12:18

    That's a lovely photo :)))
    Have a happy weekend !

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  16. betty-NZ24 October 2015 at 22:12

    I saw these lovelies for the first time when we moved into this house and fell in love with them!!

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  17. Lenas Trädgårdsrum25 October 2015 at 02:07

    Lovely Pic!
    Papaver somniferum is one of my favourite.

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  18. isabella kramer - veredit27 October 2015 at 14:42

    Amazing birth!!

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  19. Tony McGurk1 November 2015 at 01:13

    A beautiful dark red. My wife planted some poppy seeds last summer & this spring only one came up but the flowers on it are stunning. Will post photos & join in your Floral Friday this coming week

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