Papaver somniferum

Opium Poppy at Ballyroe, NSW

Papaver somniferum at Ballyroe, NSW - 13 Nov 2019 11:03 PM
Papaver somniferum at Ballyroe, NSW - 13 Nov 2019 11:03 PM
Papaver somniferum at Ballyroe, NSW - 13 Nov 2019 11:03 PM
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Identification history

Papaver somniferum 19 Jan 2026 RWPurdie
Papaver somniferum 8 Jan 2026 TwoRivers

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Sighting information

Additional information

  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height
  • 25mm to 50mm Flower size
  • True In flower

Species information

  • Papaver somniferum Scientific name
  • Opium Poppy Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Minor weed or pest
  • Up to 1435.04m Recorded at altitude
  • In flower
  • Synonyms

    papaver somniferum subsp somniferum

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