Poppy Holman
A poppy is a flowering plant in the subfamily Papaveroideae of the family Papaveraceae. Poppies are herbaceous plants, often grown for their colourful flowers. One species of poppy, ''Papaver somniferum'', is the source of the narcotic drug opium which contains powerful medicinal alkaloids such as morphine and has been used since ancient times as an analgesic and narcotic medicine, medicinal and recreational drug. It also produces Poppy seed, edible seeds. Following the trench warfare in the poppy fields of Flanders, Belgium during World War I, poppies have become a symbol of Remembrance Day, remembrance of soldiers who have died during wartime, especially in the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and other Commonwealth realms. Description Poppies are herbaceous plant, herbaceous Annual plant, annual, Biennial plant, biennial or short-lived Perennial plant, perennial plants. Some species are monocarpic, dying after flowering. Poppies can be over a metre tall with flowers up to 1 ...
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Poppies In The Sunset On Lake Geneva
Poppies can refer to: *Poppy, a flowering plant *The Poppies (other) - multiple uses *''Poppies (film)'' - Children's BBC remembrance animation *"Poppies", a song by Patti Smith Group from their 1976 album ''Radio Ethiopia'' *"Poppies", the first track on the debut album by Marcy Playground. * Remembrance poppy, commemorates soldiers who have died in war; mainly used in current and former Commonwealth states. See also * Poppy (other) * Poppy & the Jezebels, a pop band in the UK * Poppy Factory (band) Poppy Factory were an English indie rock band from Bradford, England, signed to Chrysalis Records. They released one EP and three singles. Their debut, the ''Fabulous Beast'' EP, met critical acclaim and was played by a number of radio DJs and ..., a band from Bradford, England {{disambig [Baidu]