Satin poppy, Himalayan poppy
Meconopsis napaulensis

Family: Papaveraceae

What it is like

A poppy plant. It is upright and keeps growing from year to year. It grows 1.8-2.4 m tall and spreads 50-80 cm wide. The stems and leaves are covered with fine brown hairs. The leaves at the base are in rings and are deeply divided into lobes along the stalk. The leaves on the stems are simple. The flowers are red or purple but can be blue. They are in drooping heads.

Where it is found

It is a warm temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 8-10.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, China (country/location of origin), Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Nepal (country/location of origin), SE Asia, Tasmania

How it is used for food

The seeds yield an edible oil.

Edible parts

Seeds - oil

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Meconopsis wallichii Hook.;