What is a poppy?
Q: What is a poppy?
A: A poppy is a flowering plant in the subfamily Paperveroideae. It is known for its bright red flowers which are symbolic and used to remember those who died in wars.
Q: What do poppy seeds contain?
A: Poppy seeds contain small quantities of both morphine and codeine, which are pain-relieving drugs that are still used today.
Q: How many colors can poppies be?
A: Poppies can be white, pink, yellow, orange, red and blue. Some have dark center markings and cultivated species may include other colors ranging from dark solid colors to soft pastel shades.
Q: What happens before a poppy blooms?
A: Before blooming, the petals of a poppy are crumpled in bud.
Q: What color is the pollen of an oriental poppy?
A: The pollen of an oriental poppy (Papaver orientale) is dark blue.
Q: What color is the pollen of a field or corn poppy?
A: The pollen of a field or corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas) is dark blue to grey.
Q:What type of poppy is grown for opium or opiates?
A:The opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) is grown for opium, opiates or seeds to be used in cooking and baking.
