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The [[genus]] '''''Papaver''''' is easily recognised and very widespread, it contains around fifty [[species]] of [[annual]]s and [[perennial]]s. It also gives its name to the poppy family ''[[Papaveracae]]''.

The [[genus]] '''''Papaver''''' is easily recognised and very widespread, it contains around 120 [[species]] of [[annual]]s and [[perennial]]s. It also gives its name to the poppy family ''[[Papaveracae]]''.

The flower stems, each with usually only one [[bud]], emerge from the [[basal rosette]]s of hairy, finely lobed leaves. The flowers usually have four petals surrounding a central ovary that is topped by a [[stigmatic disc]]. They come in a great variety of colours, normally shades of red, but yellows, purples and whites are available.

The flower stems, each with usually only one [[bud]], emerge from the [[basal rosette]]s of hairy, finely lobed leaves. The flowers usually have four petals surrounding a central ovary that is topped by a [[stigmatic disc]]. They come in a great variety of colours, normally shades of red, but yellows, purples and whites are available.