Pollinator plant

common poppy

Papaver rhoeas

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Common names

56 names · 40 languages
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Other languages (39)
Dutch
French
Afrikaans
  • koring papawer[5]
  • wilde papawer[5]
Arabic
  • خشخاش شائع[5]
  • خشخاش منثور[5]
Basque
Bulgarian
  • Полски мак[5]
Catalan
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
Cornish
Croatian
  • Mak turčinak[5]
Czech
  • mák vlčí[5]
Danish
  • Korn-valmue[5]
Emilian Romagnol
Estonian
Finnish
  • silkkiunikko[5]
German
Greek
  • Κουτσουνάδα[5]
  • Παπαρούνα η Κοινή[5]
Hungarian
Irish
  • Cailleach dhearg[5]
Italian
Japanese
  • グビジンソウ[5]
  • ヒナゲシ[5]
  • 雛芥子[5]
Korean
  • 개양귀비[5]
Latvian
  • Zīda magone[5]
Lithuanian
  • Aguona birulė[5]
Luxembourgish
  • Feierblumm[5]
Norwegian
  • kornvalmue[5]
Polish
Portuguese
Romanian
  • Mac de câmp[5]
Russian
  • Мак самосейка[5]
Serbian
  • Булка[5]
Slovak
  • mak vlčí[5]
Slovenian
  • poljski mak[5]
Spanish
Swedish
  • kornvallmo[5]
Turkish
Ukrainian
  • Мак дикий[5]
Welsh
Sources & name notes (6)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Royal Horticultural Society — common names ↗

Names retained from the referenced botanical profile or table.

Source records
  • common poppy — Page 2, column 1, row top 217 pt; common-name cell after Papaver rhoeas.; Papaver rhoeas.
[2] Royal Horticultural Society — common names ↗

Names retained from the referenced botanical profile or table.

Source records
  • common poppy — Page 3, column 1, row top 442 pt; common-name cell after Papaver rhoeas.; Papaver rhoeas.
[3] Royal Horticultural Society — common names ↗

Names retained from the referenced botanical profile or table.

Source records
  • common poppy — Page 4, column 2, row top 322 pt; common-name cell after Papaver rhoeas.; Papaver rhoeas.
[4] Papaver rhoeas — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • common poppy — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Klatsch-Mohn — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Klatschmohn — results[0].names[42]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Mohnblume — results[0].names[43]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • corn poppy — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • cornfield poppy — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • field poppy — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Flanders poppy — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • headache — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Amapola de jardín — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Amapola silvestre — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Coquelicot commun — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Papavero — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Gewone klaproos — results[0].names[16]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Grote klaproos — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Papoila — results[0].names[25]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Papoula — results[0].names[18]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
[5] Papaver rhoeas — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • common poppy — results[12].names[1]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Klatsch-Mohn — results[12].names[4]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Klatschmohn — results[12].names[42]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Mohnblume — results[12].names[43]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • corn poppy — results[12].names[2]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • cornfield poppy — results[12].names[8]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • field poppy — results[12].names[11]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Flanders poppy — results[12].names[5]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • headache — results[12].names[3]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Amapola de jardín — results[12].names[7]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Amapola silvestre — results[12].names[6]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Coquelicot commun — results[12].names[9]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Papavero — results[12].names[12]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Gewone klaproos — results[12].names[16]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Grote klaproos — results[12].names[15]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Papoila — results[12].names[25]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Papoula — results[12].names[18]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Rosella — results[12].names[13]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • ヒナゲシ — results[12].names[14]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Feierblumm — results[12].names[17]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • mák vlčí — results[12].names[19]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • kukemagun — results[12].names[20]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • 虞美人 — results[12].names[21]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Korn-valmue — results[12].names[22]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • 개양귀비 — results[12].names[23]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Мак самосейка — results[12].names[24]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Papàver — results[12].names[26]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • kornvalmue — results[12].names[27]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Mak turčinak — results[12].names[28]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • kornvallmo — results[12].names[29]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • silkkiunikko — results[12].names[30]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Mak polny — results[12].names[31]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • خشخاش منثور — results[12].names[32]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • خشخاش شائع — results[12].names[33]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Aguona birulė — results[12].names[34]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Κουτσουνάδα — results[12].names[35]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • pipacs — results[12].names[36]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • mak vlčí — results[12].names[37]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • グビジンソウ — results[12].names[38]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Булка — results[12].names[39]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Gelincik — results[12].names[40]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Полски мак — results[12].names[41]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Παπαρούνα η Κοινή — results[12].names[44]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Mitxoleta — results[12].names[45]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Mac de câmp — results[12].names[46]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Мак дикий — results[12].names[47]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • koring papawer — results[12].names[48]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • wilde papawer — results[12].names[49]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • poljski mak — results[12].names[50]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • 虞美人 — results[12].names[51]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Myll — results[12].names[52]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Zīda magone — results[12].names[53]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Cailleach dhearg — results[12].names[54]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • 雛芥子 — results[12].names[55]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Pabi coch — results[12].names[56]; taxon id 54404; Papaver rhoeas.
[6] Papaver rhoeas — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Corn Poppy — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Field Poppy — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Flanders Poppy — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Papaver rhoeas.
  • Red Poppy — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(4); heading: Common Name(s):; Papaver rhoeas.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Papaver rhoeas is an accepted species in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Papaveraceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Mature height
0.23–0.46 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Mature spread
0.15–0.3 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Plant habit
Clumping; Erect; Mounding; Spreading

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Life cycle
Annual

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Growth rate
Medium

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil texture
Loam (Silt); Sand

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil pH
Acid (<6.0); Alkaline (>8.0); Neutral (6.0-8.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

Sources [2]
Flowering season
Autumn; Spring; Summer

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

Sources [2]
Native range
Europe, Asia, Mediteranean countries

NC State Extension profile. Origin reported by the source; this is not a claim of local nativeness.

Sources [2]
Pollinator guidance
RHS includes Papaver rhoeas in its Plants for Pollinators guidance.

RHS planting guidance. Choose accessible flowers with pollen and nectar; reduced-resource and double-flowered forms may be unsuitable.

Sources [3] [4] [5]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

High suitability
Nectar value Unknown
Pollen value High
Plant profile

About this plant

common poppy (Papaver rhoeas) is a herbaceous plant. It flowers from May to July.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Papaver rhoeas — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 2373109; ID 6TM6N; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 2373109; ID 6TM6N; rank species; status accepted

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    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Papaver rhoeas — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadPlant habitLife cycleGrowth rateLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering seasonNative range
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Life cycle: Life Cycle
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Native range: Country Or Region Of Origin

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  3. Royal Horticultural Society RHS Plants for Pollinators — Wildflowers

    RHS planting guidance; applicable flower-form restrictions are retained. General recommendations do not measure local nectar or pollen production.

    Supports: Pollinator guidance
    Relevant sections
    • Pollinator guidance: Page 3, column 1, entry Papaver rhoeas (top 442 pt)

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  4. Royal Horticultural Society RHS Plants for Pollinators — Garden Plants

    RHS planting guidance; applicable flower-form restrictions are retained. General recommendations do not measure local nectar or pollen production.

    Supports: Pollinator guidance
    Relevant sections
    • Pollinator guidance: Page 4, column 2, entry Papaver rhoeas (top 322 pt)

    Source checked on .

  5. Royal Horticultural Society RHS Plants for Pollinators — Plants Of The World

    RHS planting guidance; applicable flower-form restrictions are retained. General recommendations do not measure local nectar or pollen production.

    Supports: Pollinator guidance
    Relevant sections
    • Pollinator guidance: Page 2, column 1, entry Papaver rhoeas (top 217 pt)

    Source checked on .