Papaver decaisnei
Family: Papaveraceae
What it is like
An annual herb. It grows 15-30 cm tall. It is densely leafy in the lower parts. The leaves can vary and can have lobes or leaflets. The flowers are 20-25 mm across and reddish-purple. The fruit capsule is oblong and 10-15 mm long by 5-8 mm wide. The seeds are small and kidney shaped.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Iraq, Middle East, Pakistan
How it is used for food
The young seedlings are boiled and then fried in oil. Seeds are added to bread.
Edible parts
Leaves, seed
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Gulanisan