Oriental poppy

American  

noun

1. a poppy, Papaver orientale, of Asia, having bristly stems and leaves and showy scarlet, pink, or white flowers, cultivated as an ornamental.

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Etymology

Origin of Oriental poppy

First recorded in 1725–35

Example Sentences

Transplant an Oriental poppy from one part of the garden to another and, if any scrap of root is left behind, you’ll likely find plants in both places.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 12, 2022