Asian Corn Poppy (Roemeria refracta)

Asian Corn Poppy, a reference photo — Photo: Amirh. absnd · CC0 (licence)

Roemeria refracta, the spotted Asia-poppy, is an annual, hairy herbaceous plant of the genus Roemeria and the family Papaveraceae. The plant is 4 to 50 cm tall. The petals are red with a black spot at the base. Sometimes there is a white border around the black spot. Also, in a variety of this plant (Roemeria refracta var. alba), the petals are white.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Asian Corn 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

Roemeria pavonina
Papaver arenarium
Papaver umbonatum
Roemeria apula
Roemeria argemone
Papaver orientale

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Ranunculales
Family: Papaveraceae
Genus: Roemeria
Species: Roemeria refracta

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