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Corn poppy

Papaver rhoeas

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (Libya, South Africa), Asia (5 countries), Europe (22 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (4 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Ranunculales (Ranunculales)

Species

Papaver rhoeas (Corn poppy)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish amapola

French grand coquelicot

German Klatschmohn

Portuguese papoula-comum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Corn poppy?

The scientific name of Corn poppy is Papaver rhoeas. It belongs to the genus Papaver.

What is the conservation status of Corn poppy?

Corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Corn poppy live?

Corn poppy is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Libya, South Africa), Asia (5 countries), Europe (22 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia.

What family does Corn poppy belong to?

Corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas) belongs to the genus Papaver, which is part of the taxonomic family Papaveraceae.

Is Corn poppy endangered?

No, Corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Corn poppy belong to?

Corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Corn poppy?

The closest relatives of Corn poppy in the genus Papaver include Arctic poppy, Atlas Poppy, Austrian poppy, Blindeyes, Common Garden Poppy.