Papaver somniferum subsp. somniferum
Common name
opium poppy
Family
Papaveraceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Herbs - Dicotyledons other than Composites
Conservation status
Not applicable
Flower colours
Red/Pink, Violet/Purple
Year naturalised
1883
Origin
Eurasia
Poisonous plant
This species has opium compounds and should therefore be avoided.