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  6. Poppy Family
  7. Poppies
  8. Section Papaver
  9. Opium Poppy

species 19,069 observations

Opium Poppy

Papaver somniferum

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

15 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Ipsilon Dart Moth, Cabbage Looper Moth 2
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll 8
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Patchwork Leafcutter Bee, Red Mason Bee, Nevada Bumble Bee, Rusty-patched Bumble Bee 5

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Plant type
Annual Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.

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