Red Poppy
by Nava Thompson
Title
Red Poppy
Artist
Nava Thompson
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A photo taken by Nava Thompson of a red Poppy in the spring.....................The flowers of most poppy species are attractive and are widely cultivated as annual or perennial ornamental plants. This has resulted in a number of commercially important cultivars, such as the Shirley poppy, a cultivar of Papaver rhoeas and semi-double or double (flore plena) forms of the opium poppy Papaver somniferum and oriental poppy (Papaver orientale). Poppies of several other genera are also cultivated in gardens. A few species have other uses, principally as sources of drugs and foods. The opium poppy is widely cultivated and its worldwide production is monitored by international agencies. It is used for production of dried latex and opium, the principal precursor of narcotic and analgesic opiates such as morphine, heroin and codeine. Poppy seeds are rich in oil, carbohydrates, calcium, and protein. Poppy oil is often used as cooking oil, salad dressing oil, or in products such as margarine. Poppy oil can also be added to spices for cakes, or breads. Poppy products are also used in different paints, varnishes, and some cosmetics (Jonsson and Krzymanski, 1989)................................The flowers of most poppy species are attractive and are widely cultivated as annual or perennial ornamental plants. This has resulted in a number of commercially important cultivars, such as the Shirley poppy, a cultivar of Papaver rhoeas and semi-double or double (flore plena) forms of the opium poppy Papaver somniferum and oriental poppy (Papaver orientale). Poppies of several other genera are also cultivated in gardens. A few species have other uses, principally as sources of drugs and foods. The opium poppy is widely cultivated and its worldwide production is monitored by international agencies. It is used for production of dried latex and opium, the principal precursor of narcotic and analgesic opiates such as morphine, heroin and codeine. Poppy seeds are rich in oil, carbohydrates, calcium, and protein. Poppy oil is often used as cooking oil, salad dressing oil, or in products such as margarine. Poppy oil can also be added to spices for cakes, or breads. Poppy products are also used in different paints, varnishes, and some cosmetics (Jonsson and Krzymanski, 1989).
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July 1st, 2014
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Comments (42)
Lesley Evered
A very lovely poppy study....voted for in the POPPY PERFECTION - 3 COLORFUL POPPIES PHOTOGRAPHY contest in the group Wild About Poppies.
Mother Nature
F/L This is superb work! Congratulations on being selected for a feature in Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery:>)
Randy Rosenberger
Nava, thanks for sharing this brief glimpse of warm summer days and the color of spring. Really made my day due to the warmth it exudes in beauty and brightness. This lovely piece of art work deserves many accolades, and I hope you get them on our WFS site, as they surely are worthy of high recognition. It is with pride and pleasure that I Feature this beautifully done piece of artwork on our Homepage. Thanks much for sharing your talents and the beauty of your great works. Liked & Faved Forever, Elvis
Nava Thompson replied:
Randy---thank you for the generous comments---and feature in WFS! Always an honor. Thanks for the l/v/f!
Debbie Portwood
Wow Nava! This is so amazing!! Love the rich red color and the center details are gorgeous!! f/l/p! :D
Nava Thompson replied:
Debbie-----thank you---I love red Poppies--or any color of Poppie. Thanks for the f/l/p :)