Papaver macrostomum

Papaver macrostomum

Native to:
Afghanistan | India | Iran | Iraq | Lebanon-Syria | North Caucasus | Pakistan | Sinai | Transcaucasus | Türkiye

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Papaveraceae
Genus:
Papaver
Species:
Papaver macrostomum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
red, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–28 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate after cold stratification; surface sow and keep moist.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash