Hypecoum procumbens

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Hypecoum procumbens, a reference photo
Photo: C T Johansson · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Hypecoum procumbens, the sickle-fruited hypecoum, is a species of annual herb in the family Papaveraceae. They have a self-supporting growth form and simple leaves. Individuals can grow to 40 cm tall.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Hypecoum procumbens 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Family
Papaveraceae
Species
Hypecoum procumbens

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