Content in a Cottage: Oriental Poppy | Papaver orientale

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Oriental Poppy | Papaver orientale

Hand colored engraving by William Curtis. London, 1788. From the collection of the Smithsonian Institution Library.

Origin: The Mediterranean, Persia
Class: Perennial
Display period: May, June
Height: 2-4 feet
Environment: Sun

2 comments:

JulesTX said...: This is a really lovely.; July 19, 2011 at 1:56 PM
Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acorns said...: This is beautiful, as are all of the photos you post!; July 19, 2011 at 8:34 PM

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