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flaming poppy

plant
Also known as: Stylomecon heterophylla
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The term "flaming poppy" refers to the wind poppy (Stylomecon heterophylla), an annual plant native to western North America. It is characterized by brick-red flowers with purple centers, measuring about 2.5 cm (1 inch) in diameter, on plants that grow to 30 cm (12 inches) tall.1

Poppies belong to the family Papaveraceae and are typically found in the Northern Hemisphere. They are known for their lobed or dissected leaves, milky sap, and flowers with four to six petals. The opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) is a significant species, cultivated for its ornamental value, edible seeds, and as a source of opiate drugs like morphine and heroin. Other notable species include the Oriental poppy (P. orientale) and the California poppy (Eschscholzia californica).12

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