blind eyes
Papaver dubium L.
Papaver dubium L., a member of the Papaveraceae family, is an annual poppy species native to Europe, North Africa, and southwestern Asia. It is commonly known as blind eyes and is characterized by its preference for sandy, non-calcareous soils. The species has been introduced and is widespread in America and other regions. It was first published in 1753.
Description
Papaver dubium is found in regions such as Greenland, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Açores, Madeira, Portugal Continental, and several islands including Corvo, Faial, Flores, Graciosa, Pico, Santa Maria, São Jorge, São Miguel, and Terceira. Known for its long-headed appearance, it is also referred to as long-headed poppy. The species is recognized for its adaptability and has become naturalized beyond its native range.
Other common names
Blindeyeslong-headed poppylong-head poppyLong Smooth-headed Poppyblind eyesdoubtful poppylong-pod poppypale red poppy
Distribution
Greenland · British Columbia · New Brunswick · Nova Scotia · Ontario · Quebec · Saint Pierre and Miquelon · Açores · Madeira · Portugal Continental · Corvo Island · Faial Island · Flores Island · Graciosa Island · Pico Island · Santa Maria Island · São Jorge Island · São Miguel Island · Terceira Island · Madeira Island · Porto Santo island · DK · SE · RU · CL · IE · Belgium · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain
Synonyms
Papaver collinumPapaver angustulumPapaver apicigemmatumPapaver hirto-dubiumPapaver improperumPapaver lamotteiPapaver erroneumPapaver depressumPapaver glaucioidesPapaver agrestePapaver vagumPapaver parviflorumPapaver obtusifoliumPapaver mediumPapaver maculosumPapaver luteorubrumPapaver mixtumPapaver modestumPapaver raripilumCerastites dubiusCerastites laciniatusPapaver dubium subsp. austromoravicumPapaver arenarium var. modestumPapaver albiflorum subsp. austromoravicum