horned poppy

American  

noun

1. horn poppy.

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horned poppy British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of horned poppy

First recorded in 1540–50

Example Sentences

The authority said seven key species - the adonis blue butterfly, skylark, redshank, yellow horned poppy, ringed plover, bee orchid and wigeon - were "indicators of biodiversity and landscape quality".

From BBC • Aug. 12, 2021

There was the golden thistle, the horned poppy, the fringed gentian, the blue pimpernel, the rare orobanche ramosa, the yellow salvia, and pinks in profusion.

From The Roof of France by Betham-Edwards, Matilda

The horned poppy adorns the cliffs, and valerian and tamarisk thrive even during the winter months.

From Pictures in Colour of the Isle of Wight by Jarrold and Sons