Papaver umbonatum is a species of flowering plant in the family Papaveraceae.[1][2] It is referred to by the common name Semitic poppy. It is often confused and misidentified as Papaver rhoeas (corn poppy, common in Europe) even though it is classified as the rest of the subspecies, since they are very similar in form and appearance. Its native range includes the rocky plains of Lebanon and Palestine.[3]

In Israel

The Papaver umbonatum grows all over the Land of Israel, from Mount Hermon to the south. It is easy to identify the Papaver umbonatum by the black spots at the base of the petals. The Papaver umbonatum has a hairy and bristly stem, and an unpleasant smell. The flower is pollinated by beetles from the Glaphyridae family, which are unique among insects in their ability to detect red color. Contrary to popular belief, the poppy is not a protected plant in Israel.[4][5]

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  • A Papaver umbonatum grows on a sidewalk on Street in the city Nesher
    A Papaver umbonatum grows on a sidewalk on Street in the city Nesher
  • Papaver in Beer Sheva trail
    Papaver in Beer Sheva trail
  • Papaver subpiriforme (synonym P. umbonatum) natural appearance on a meadow or field near Ein Hashofet, Israel
    Papaver subpiriforme (synonym P. umbonatum) natural appearance on a meadow or field near Ein Hashofet, Israel

References

  1. ^ a b "Papaver umbonatum Boiss". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
  2. ^ "Papaver umbonatum Boiss". World Flora Online. The World Flora Online Consortium. n.d. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
  3. ^ Tristram, H. B. (1884). The Survey of Western Palestine. The Fauna and Flora of Palestine. London: The Committee of the Palestine Exploration Fund. p. 214.
  4. ^ צמח השדה. "פרג אגסני".
  5. ^ Flora of Israel and adjacent areas. "פרג אגסיPapaver umbonatum Boiss".