Taxon

Papaver somniferum 'Charlottesville Old'

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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: Flowers are vibrant scarlet red with a dark indigo pattern near the center.
Comments: Seeds flavor and decorate breads and pastries. Crushed, sweetened seeds make a pastry filling.

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