Horned Poppy, Yellow hornpoppy

Glaucium flavum

Physical Characteristics

Glaucium flavum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from June to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

Distribution

Usually near the coast in W. Europe, including Britain, to the Mediterranean and W. Asia.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Oil Oil Edible Uses: Oil Oil A clear yellow edible oil is obtained from the seed[2, 46, 61, 183].

Medicinal Uses

Poultice Poultice[66].

Known Hazards

Root is poisonous.