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Iceland Poppy

Oreomecon nudicaulis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Ranunculales ›Family: Papaveraceae ›Genus: Oreomecon

About

Oreomecon nudicaulis, synonym Papaver nudicaule, the Iceland poppy, is a boreal flowering plant. Native to subpolar regions of Asia and North America, and the mountains of Central Asia as well as temperate China (but not in Iceland), Iceland poppies are hardy but short-lived perennials, often grown as biennials. They yield large, papery, bowl-shaped, lightly fragrant flowers supported by hairy, 1 foot (30 cm) curved stems among feathery blue-green foliage 1–6 inches long. They were first described by botanists...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Iceland Poppy?
The scientific name of Iceland Poppy is Oreomecon nudicaulis.
What is the conservation status of Iceland Poppy?
The Iceland Poppy has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What kingdom does Iceland Poppy belong to?
Iceland Poppy belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Iceland Poppy belong to?
Iceland Poppy belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Iceland Poppy belong to?
Iceland Poppy belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Iceland Poppy belong to?
Iceland Poppy belongs to the order Ranunculales.
What family does Iceland Poppy belong to?
Iceland Poppy belongs to the family Papaveraceae.
What genus does Iceland Poppy belong to?
Iceland Poppy belongs to the genus Oreomecon.