• Source: Papaver croceum

Papaver croceum, common name ice poppy, is a species of flowering plant in the family Papaveraceae.




Description


Papaver croceum can reach a height of 30–40 centimetres (12–16 in). It is a biennial or perennial herbaceous plant, with a basal rosette of long-stalked bluish-green lobed leaves. The stems are leafless and haired. Flowers are actinomorphic, solitary, 5–6 centimetres (2.0–2.4 in) wide, with four yellow, orange, reddish or white petals. They bloom from June to August. This plant is cultivated as an ornamental plant and erroneously sold under the name of Papaver nudicaule, that is instead a different species (Papaver nudicaule L. – common names Iceland poppy, Icelandic poppy).




Distribution


Papaver croceum is a native of southern Siberia, Central Asia, and northern China.




Habitat


Papaver croceum can be found in pasture, meadows, rocky slopes and landfill areas.




References



Pignatti S. - Flora d'Italia (3 voll.) - Edagricole – 1982
Biolib
Nature Gate
Panarctic Flora

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