Turkish spire poppy
Papaver pilosum subsp. strictum
Family: Papaveraceae
What it is like
A poppy plant. It grows 60 cm tall. The leaves are in a ring and 20 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The leaves are added to salads and pastries.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed.
Its other names
Local names
Gelincik
Synonyms
Papaver strictum Boiss. & Balansa;