Papaver

Papaver is the genus for poppies, including well-known types like the Opium Poppy (P. somniferum) and Flanders Poppy (P. rhoeas), encompassing frost-tolerant flowering plants used ornamentally, medicinally (for opium), and culturally (like the Remembrance Poppy). These annuals, biennials, or perennials are known for their showy flowers, often with vibrant red, orange, or pink petals, and are native to temperate regions, with some species used for poppy seeds or potent latex.