Poppies: August's Flower of the Month
Poppies are a beautiful flower from the Papaveraceae family. They’re easy to grow and a stunning addition to any garden. But between the Wizard of Oz and drug administration laws, there’s a lot more to poppies than ornamental appeal.
Curious to Learn More? Checkout these Sources!
- https://www.icysedgwick.com/poppy-folklore/
- https://www.americanmeadows.com/content/wildflower-seeds/poppy-seeds/all-about-poppies?srsltid=AfmBOorA7E1rCVtCyPwRiYR6f696saVSWn4sqxMu16ybz-aimFp41E7k
- https://www.growforagecookferment.com/foraging-for-wild-poppies/
- https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_chem_info/unwashed_poppy_seed.pdf
- https://us.threespiritdrinks.com/blogs/blog/what-the-wizard-of-oz-can-tell-you-about-california-poppy
- https://www.gardenia.net/plants/common-names/poppy
- https://www.mofga.org/resources/flowers/breadseed-poppy/
- https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/6512/text
- https://resobscura.blogspot.com/2018/08/opium-or-cucumber-debunking-myth-about.html
Photos (in order of appearance)
- Cover: https://www.gardenia.net/plants/common-names/poppy
- Mesopotamian Bas Relief: https://resobscura.blogspot.com/2018/08/opium-or-cucumber-debunking-myth-about.html
- American Legion Popy: https://townline.org/events-national-poppy-day-is-may-26/
- Opium Poppy: https://openarchem.com/2019/04/07/examining-the-history-of-the-opium-poppy-in-the-eastern-mediterranean-and-central-europe/
- Poppy Bunch: https://www.epicgardening.com/poppy-varieties/