Horned Poppy (Glaucium flavum)

Family: Papaveraceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

A clear yellow edible oil is obtained from the seed. — A clear yellow edible oil is obtained from the seed.

Habitat & North American Range

Shingle banks by the coast. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)