Papaver somniferum

Opium Poppy at Bonython, ACT

Papaver somniferum at Bonython, ACT - 28 Oct 2016
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Papaver somniferum 5 Nov 2016 MichaelBedingfield

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On the slopes near the Murrumbidgee River, on the east side, to the north of Point Hut Crossing.

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Additional information

  • True In flower
  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height

Species information

  • Papaver somniferum Scientific name
  • Opium Poppy Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Minor weed or pest
  • Up to 1435.04m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower
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  • Synonyms

    papaver somniferum subsp somniferum

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