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Oreomecon lapponica

Synonyms
Papaver lapponicum

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Botanical details
Family
Papaveraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Oreomecon

Genus description

A relatively new genus of perennial alpine poppy with long, hairy, leafless stems and solitary red, white, yellow or orange flowers

Name status

Correct

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