What is Papaver?

Papaver The flower genus is better known as poppy. Poppy is natural in a slight climate, it has been popular for thousands of years. Size can range from dwarf to large and flowers can be any number of bright colors. In the past, poppy was used as a medicine after morphine extraction in the sap. Poppy and oil are sometimes used for cooking. Flowers are best in sunny, mild places and create a great complement to bouquets. The plant is originally in warm climate across Europe, North America and Africa. Flowers have existed for centuries; Poppy drawings were found in debris from Egyptian times. The flowers usually have four to six petals that form a bowl -shaped flower. The lid comes in Array colors from red and pink to lilac and bicolored.

genus Papaver has a history of healing use. While some varieties are toxic, papaver somniferum or opium poppy produces a sap that contains morphine and codeine. The seeds of this variety are often used in cooking but also too much cHleb of poppy could lead to positive drug screening. Due to the strength of sleep, which cultivates it in some countries in large numbers.

For the best results, papaver should be planted in an area with good drainage and full sun. Gardeners suggest planting flowers in autumn or very early in the spring. Not all poppies will flourish in the same place. For example, the diversity of Oregon rainbow will not bloom anywhere except Oregon and Washington in the northwest Pacific. In general, poppies in hot climate and die in A only summer.

Poppy is a popular flower in the arrangement. Papaver nudicaule is a diversity known as Icelandic poppy. This flower can take several days with other cut flowers, provided the stem is closed. This is necessary because all parts of the plant are toxic.