Poppy is an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the family of poppies , which is distinguished by its flowers red and seeds blackish. And on the other hand, the term is also used to designate the flower that comes from the poppy plant , which is characterized by being seated on a long, thin and hairy stem , with four red petals and a fine black spot. at its base.
Papaveraceae correspond to the family of ranunculales order angiosperm. The aforementioned type has 44 genera and approximately 770 species scattered throughout the temperate zones of planet earth, especially in the northern hemisphere. Meanwhile, in those purely tropical areas it is practically impossible to find this type of family.
On the other hand, in addition to the horticultural use, which makes the species of this family widely used at the behest of gardening, the paraveraceae also have pharmacological uses and for the production of opium, which, in addition, gives it a special economic interest .
In the specific case of the Poppy, we can see them distributed mainly in Europe, Asia and North America .
They also have a formidable height, since in some cases they can reach a meter in height. Although red is the most common, the magnificent flowers that this plant produces can flaunt other colors such as purple, bright yellow and pink .