Iceland poppy
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| Image:Papaver nudicaule dsc00913.jpg Icelandic Poppy (Papaver nudicaule)
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| Papaver nudicaule L. |
The Iceland Poppy (Papaver nudicaule) is a boreal flowering plant. Native to northern Europe and North America, Iceland poppies are tender perennials (biennials in some regions) that yield large, papery flowers supported by curved stems among feathery foliage. Cultivars come in shades of yellow, orange, salmon, rose, pink, cream and white as well as bi-colored varieties. The plants prefer light, well-drained soil and full sun. The seeds are often difficult to germinate and the plant is not hardy in hot weather. All parts of this plant are toxic. The poisons of this plant haven't been found yet, but they are probably similar to the alkaloids of the other poppies.
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