The Arctic poppy (Oreomecon radicata) is a flowering plant in the poppy family. It may also be referred to as rooted poppy or yellow poppy. Arctic poppies grow in cold climate conditions and are found in Arctic regions of Europe. The Arctic poppy has many adaptations, such as heliotropism and physical characteristics, which help them survive in the harsh environment they grow in.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Arctic Poppy being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Oreomecon polaris
- Oreomecon pulvinata
- Papaver lapponicum
- Oreomecon dahliana
- Oreomecon variegata
- Oreomecon mcconnellii
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Ranunculales
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Genus
- Oreomecon
- Species
- Oreomecon radicata
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