Image of Papaver somniferum
VII Region, Talca, Ruta 5 Sur, Chile
Altitude: 100 m. 09 28, 2006
Species: | Papaver somniferum L. | |
Family: | Papaveraceae | |
Order: | Papaverales | |
Chilean Name: | Amapola , Adormidera | |
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Record: | 0693 |
About 3 Papaver in Chile and 3 in our data base. | |
About 6 Papaveraceae in Chile and 6 in our data base. |
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Foreign Frequent
Height:100 Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
Image of Papaver somniferum VII Region, Talca, Ruta 5 Sur, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Annual Flower: Red, 4 petals Height:100
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Image of Papaver somniferum VII Region, Talca, Ruta 5 Sur, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Low altitude, interior valleys
Watering conditions: Humid areas, with almost constant rainfall. Short dry periods are possible (generally not longer than 1 month).
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Papaver somniferum VII Region, Talca, Ruta 5 Sur, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
Useful properties: Medicinal
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Image of Papaver somniferum VII Region, Talca, Ruta 5 Sur, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 9. The plant does not tolerate snow, but can tolerate occasional freezing spells of about - 5° C (the typical morning frost of central Chile).
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More species from the same Papaveraceae family in our data base: Argemone hunnemannii (Cardo Santo) Eschscholzia californica (Dedal de oro / Copa de oro) Papaver somniferum (Amapola / Adormidera) |