horned poppy

noun

1. horn poppy.

horned poppy

noun

1. any of several Eurasian papaveraceous plants of the genera Glaucium and Roemeria, having large brightly coloured flowers and long curved seed capsules

Word History and Origins

Origin of horned poppy¹

First recorded in 1540–50

Example Sentences

Here and there on the rocks is a plant with large yellow blossoms--the Yellow Horned Poppy.

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The Horned Poppy has two green sepals which are very rough and hairy.

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The sandy soil near the gates of Calais abounded with the Chelidonium Glaucium, or common yellow horned poppy.

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The horned poppy, though a biennial, will flower the first year if started indoors in March.

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The Yellow Horned Poppy grows all summer on sandy seashores or among stones.

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