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|familia=Papaveraceae
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|genus=Papaver
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|species=alpinum
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|common_name=Dwarf Poppy, Alpine Poppy
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|habit=herbaceous
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|origin=Mountains of S. Europe
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|lifespan=perennial
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|exposure=sun, part-sun
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|features=flowers
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|flowers=orange, yellow, white
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'''''Papaver alpinum''''', the '''Alpine poppy''' or '''Dwarf poppy''', is a perennial poppy found in the Alps. This species includes several sub-species, four of which are found in Austria. It forms a [[basal-rosette]] clump of downy, finely-divided leaves that are gray-green to blue-green in colour. The flowers are borne on single stems.
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==Cultivation==
 
==Cultivation==
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These are quite hardy, withstanding snow and heavy frost during winter. They light a light, moist soil that is free draining.
    
===Propagation===
 
===Propagation===
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They can be propagated from root cuttings or seeds.
    
===Pests and diseases===
 
===Pests and diseases===

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