9,722 observationsVulnerable
Welsh Poppy
Papaver cambricum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Ranunculales ›Family: Papaveraceae ›Genus: Papaver
About
Meconopsis cambrica, the Welsh poppy, is a perennial flowering plant in the poppy family Papaveraceae. It has yellow to orange flowers and is widely grown as a garden plant. It is a native of damp, rocky sites in upland areas of Western Europe from the British Isles to the Iberian Peninsula. It has been used since 2006 as the basis for the logo of the political party Plaid Cymru.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Welsh Poppy is Papaver cambricum.
- The Welsh Poppy has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
- Welsh Poppy belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Welsh Poppy belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Welsh Poppy belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Welsh Poppy belongs to the order Ranunculales.
- Welsh Poppy belongs to the family Papaveraceae.
- Welsh Poppy belongs to the genus Papaver.