Oriental poppy
noun
: an Asian perennial poppy (Papaver orientale) that is commonly cultivated for its large showy flowers
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Zones 3-9 The brightly colored flowers of Oriental poppies (Papaver orientale), with their delicate, papery petals, bloom in mid to late spring, sometimes until early summer.
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Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
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Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Oriental poppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Oriental%20poppy. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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