Difference between corn poppy and poppy

Difference between corn poppy and poppy

1. The names are different. corn poppy and poppy belong to the same family, but they are different. The scientific name of corn poppy is Papaverrhoeas, while the scientific name of poppy is Papaversomniferum.

2. Plants are different. The whole plant of corn poppy has obvious rough hairs, many and slender branches, thin leaves, and the overall feeling is slender. The whole plant of poppy is smooth and covered with white powder, including stems, leaves, fruits, etc., the stems are thick, the stems have few branches, and the leaves are thick.

3. The flowers are different. corn poppy are relatively small in diameter, generally about 5 cm to 6 cm; the petals are extremely thin and tender. The poppy flowers are larger, with a flower diameter of up to 10 cm; the petals are thicker and very shiny.

corn poppy are native to the Eurasian temperate zone and have been widely cultivated in China, and have now been introduced to New Zealand, Australia and North America.

The flowers are colorful and quite beautiful, suitable for planting in flower beds, flower borders, potted plants or cut flowers. Planted in patches in the park, the scenery is very pleasant. Because there are many flower buds on one plant, one blooms and another blooms, and it can be kept for a long viewing period.