Type:
An annual herbaceous plant that completes its life cycle within one year.
Common Name:
Known as Anemone, Poppy, or Wild Poppy.
Height:
The plant usually grows between 30 and 60 cm.
Stem and Leaves:
Stem: Erect and tubular, often covered with coarse hairs.
Leaves: Deeply lobed, ranging in color from light green to grayish-green, usually hairy as well.
Flower:
Shape and Size: Large, attractive flower resembling a plate or cup,
with a diameter of 5–10 cm.
Petals: Four thin, overlapping petals, usually bright red, often featuring a distinct black spot at the base of each petal.
Characteristics:
Solitary flowers formed at the ends of long stalks, with petals that fall relatively quickly after blooming.
Fruit and Seeds:
Fruit: A smooth, hairless capsule, nearly spherical or inverted oval,
topped with a flat stigma disc.
Seeds: Very small and numerous, released through tiny holes beneath the stigma
disc when mature.
Habitat and Environment:
The plant is widespread in Europe, North Africa, and West Asia, and it can also be found during the spring in the northern regions of Saudi Arabia.
It grows easily in open, sunny areas, prefers well-drained soil, and is often found in agricultural fields and along roadsides.
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