Tibetan poppy

plant

Also known as: Meconopsis grandis

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The Tibetan poppy (Meconopsis grandis) is a species within the genus Meconopsis, which belongs to the poppy family (Papaveraceae). This genus, with about 45 species, is primarily found in south-central Asia. The Meconopsis genus is renowned for its ornamental value, particularly for its striking blue flowers. The Tibetan poppy is one of the species celebrated for its attractive blooms, alongside the Himalayan blue poppy (Meconopsis baileyi) and various hybrids. The only European member of this genus is the yellow-flowered Welsh poppy (M. cambrica).1

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…blue poppy (Meconopsis baileyi), the Tibetan poppy (M. grandis), and the hybrid M. ‘Lingholm.’ The only European representative is the yellow-flowered Welsh poppy (M. cambrica).
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…blue poppy (Meconopsis baileyi), the Tibetan poppy (M. grandis), and the hybrid M. ‘Lingholm.’ The only European representative is the yellow-flowered Welsh poppy (M. cambrica).
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