Long-Head Poppy (Papaver dubium)

Family: Papaveraceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Papaver dubium is a ANNUAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies, beetles. The plant is self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

A weed of arable fields, especially amongst cereal crops, and of waste places. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)