“Papaver nudicaule, commonly called arctic poppy, is native to Asian mountain areas north into arctic regions. Each plant features a clump of pinnately lobed basal leaves from which rise slender, leafless flower stems to 1-2' tall. Solitary, saucer-shaped, mildly fragrant flowers (to 4" diameter) with crinkled petals bloom from spring to early summer. Horticultural varieties produce flowers in a range of colors including white, yellow, orange, salmon, rose and pink. Papaver nudicaule var. croceum features orange to orange red flowers.”
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