Taxon

Papaver somniferum 'Cherry Glow'

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Common name: breadseed poppy, opium poppy (English)
Family: Papaveraceae (Poppy)
Hardiness: Zone 5 (-20 to -10 F)
Life form: Annual plant
Usage: Food, Medicinal/pharmaceutical
Savory Seeds: Savory Seeds
Description: Like a giant version of the traditional field Poppy, this richly colored annual is perfect for adding quick and easy color to bedding and borders. The eye-catching scarlet petals fall away to reveal decorative seed heads, great for drying.
Comments: Seeds flavor and decorate breads and pastries. Crushed, sweetened seeds make a pastry filling.

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