Welsh Poppy
Taken at Baron's Haugh on 24th May 2022 using Panasonic Lumix TZ70 in macro mode.
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Taken at Chatelherault on 27th May 2021 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode Fact File


Taken at Aberlady on 20th May 2018 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode.
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Welsh Poppy.
Species:
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Habit:
AKA: 		Meconopsis cambrica.
Ranunculales.
Papaveraceae.
Perennial.
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Height:
Feature:
 Shaded/semi-shaded places in wooded or rocky places.
June-August.
40-70 cms.
Although first identified in Wales, the Welsh poppy was never exclusive to Wales as it is also found over most of Britain and West Europe. A close relative has been found at 19,000 ft on Mt Everest.