Papaver rhoeas: Corn Poppy, Red Poppy, Wild Field Poppy
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This roadside is full of Corn Poppy or Red Poppy or Wild Field Poppy: Papaver rhoeas. This wild species is associated with agricultural cultivation. The wild field poppy enjoys cultivated disturbed soil, which is why sheets of scarlet blooms sometimes appear in corn fields, and why it is associated with agricultural cultivation and fertility. However, a newly formed sandy and stony roadside, as in the above example, is also a favourite place. Since during World War I poppies bloomed in much of the western front, this species is associated with that war, and has become a symbol for military veterans particularly in the English speaking world.
It is a variable annual plant, usually with vivid red flowers, surrounding a black center. In the northern hemisphere it generally flowers in June.
Other names:
CZ mák vlcí
D Feuer-Mohn, Klatsch-Mohn, Klatschmohn, grosse Klatschrose, Klatschrose, Kornrose, Wolder Mohn
DK Korn-Valmue
ESP Ababol, Ababolera, Amapola, Amapola común, Gamapola, Rosillas
EST kukemagun
F Coquelicot, Grand coquelicot, Pavot des champs, Pavot des moissons, Pavot rouge, Ponceau
FI Silkkiunikko
HU Mezei pipacs, vetési pipacs
IT Papavero comune, Papagna, Papavero, Papavero salvatico, Rosolaccio, Scattarola
N Kornvalmue
NL Klaproos
PL Mak polny
S Kornvallmo
UK Common Poppy, Common Red Poppy, Corn Poppy, Flanders poppy, Red Poppy, Shirley poppy