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Papaver rhoeas
Form a long-lived soil seed bank that can germinate when the soil is disturbed. Is 17cm tall. The flowers are large and showy, 5 to 10cm across, with four petals that are vivid red, most commonly with a black spot at their base.
Can be found in arable fields, open habitats, and in spots with a good captation of light.
Spotted on May 27, 2014
Submitted on May 27, 2014
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