Meconopsis cambrica
Welsh Poppy
Meconopsis cambrica, synonym Papaver cambricum. Welsh Poppy. A native of upland, western Britain, but naturalised elsewhere. Large yellow flowers in spring produce numerous seeds. Grows well in rocky places with little soil.
Photograph detail
Slide 1: Meconopsis cambrica, synonym Papaver cambricum. Welsh Poppy. Flower. Garden in Redmire. May.
Slide 2: Meconopsis cambrica, synonym Papaver cambricum. Welsh Poppy. Plants in flower. Garden in Redmire. May.
Slide 3: Meconopsis cambrica, synonym Papaver cambricum. Welsh Poppy. Seed pods at various stages. Collected from a garden in Redmire. June.
Slide 4: Meconopsis cambrica, synonym Papaver cambricum. Welsh Poppy. Seeds. Collected from a garden in Redmire. June.