Flower Properties

Property	Value
English Name	Iceland Poppy
MainColor	Yellow
PlantType	Herb
Growth Type	Cultivated
Season	June
ImageUrl	Papaver-006
Photographer	DP
Location
Human Toxicity	Mildly_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

A delicate perennial poppy native to subarctic regions of Europe, Asia, and North America, though usually grown as a biennial in gardens. It produces silky, papery blooms in shades of white, yellow, orange, and pink. In the UK, it is primarily ornamental and not considered at risk.

Distribution

Native to Arctic/subarctic areas, cultivated widely in temperate gardens. Rarely escapes into the wild in Britain.

Medicinal/Other Uses

Some poppy species have been used in traditional remedies for mild pain relief and cough suppression, though Iceland Poppy is not widely used medicinally.

Edibility

Not edible — plant parts may be mildly toxic if ingested.

Human Toxicity

Contains low levels of alkaloids that may cause stomach upset if consumed.

Pet Toxicity

Toxic to cats and dogs.

Active Compounds

Contains isoquinoline alkaloids and flavonoids, but in lower concentrations than Papaver somniferum.