Papaver somniferum subsp. somniferum
Common names
opium poppy
Biostatus
Exotic
Category
Vascular
Structural class
Herbs - Dicotyledons other than Composites
Flower colours
Red/Pink, Violet/Purple
Conservation status
Not applicable
Detailed taxonomy
Family
Ecology
Year naturalised
1883
Origin
Eurasia
Other information
Poisonous plant
This species has opium compounds and should therefore be avoided.