Plant of the Month: Poppies
Here are some fun facts about poppies:
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Colorful Crowns!
Poppies come in bright colors like red, pink, yellow, and even blue! The most famous poppy is the bright red one, often called the Flanders Poppy. -
Nap Time Superstars!
Poppies are known for their seeds, which are used to make medicines that help people sleep and feel better when they’re sick. (But don’t eat garden poppies—they’re just for looking!) -
Petal Power!
Each poppy flower can have 4 to 6 silky petals, and they often look like they’re glowing when the sun shines through them. -
Tiny Treasure Seeds!
Poppy seeds are so tiny that thousands can fit in a single teaspoon. They’re the same seeds you find on bagels or muffins—yum! -
Symbol of Remembrance:
Red poppies are a global symbol to remember soldiers and peace. People wear them on Remembrance Day or Veterans Day.
…some more fun facts about poppies:
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Speedy Growers!
Poppies are like nature’s sprinters! They grow quickly and love sunny, open spaces. Some poppies can sprout and bloom in as little as 60 days! -
Golden California Poppy:
The California poppy is the official state flower of California. It’s orange and golden like sunshine and even closes its petals at night! -
Bee’s Best Friend:
Bees love poppies because their flowers are full of sweet nectar and lots of pollen—perfect for making honey. -
Ancient History Plants:
Poppies have been around for thousands of years! Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans loved them for their beauty and special uses. -
Poppies “Pop” Open!
A poppy bud starts as a furry little ball, and when it’s ready to bloom, the petals pop open like a surprise package.
