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Papaver bracteatum
Papaver bracteatum, also known as the Iranian poppy, is a sturdy perennial poppy with large deep red flowers up to 8 inches (20 cm) across on stiff stalks up to 4 feet (1.22 metres) high with a prominent black spot near the base of the petals. It is related to the commonly cultivated oriental poppy, Papaver orientale.
Privat garden
Lat: 51.46, Long: 5.81
Spotted on May 8, 2011
Submitted on May 9, 2011
20 Comments
Thanks @Leuba
stunning colours !
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Thanks @Megan
What fantastic photos, just beautiful!
Thanks @Dangermouse
A beautiful set of photos, thanks for sharing them with us. :)
Thanks!
Lovely!
I think opium is extracted from the Papaver somniferum, but yes, they look alike.
This spotting remind me documentary on Opium fields in Afghanistan during Russian occupancy.
@Greeneda Thanks!
absolutely awesome story! ;)
@Greeneda I like to tell stories with my pictures :-)
Beautiful! especially how you show three stages of the flower, before blooming, blooming, and wittered!
Better late than never. Thanks. I think you're right on the species.
@dandoucette, It took a while to get back on this one. In the end I think it has to be Papaver Bracteatum
@dandoucette, I'll try to find out and will let you know.
any idea on the species? I love the purple cap to the seed pod!
Very nice pictures.