Talk:Papaver rhoeas
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The only species of Papaveraceae grown as a field crop on a large scale is Papaver somniferum, the opium poppy.
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"The only species of Papaveraceae grown as a field crop on a large scale is Papaver somniferum, the opium poppy." I question that statement. I have seen vast fields of white poppies, grown for seeds used in pastry and for adorning the crust of bread.76.188.160.169 (talk) 18:56, 18 February 2014 (UTC)
- So what species is used in these vast fields for seed production, and where were they, and can you cite any evidence in support? Plantsurfer (talk) 23:02, 18 February 2014 (UTC)
The statement that the flower is edible may technically be true in that it is not very poisonous, but no evidence is provided that anybody would eat it, or that it has any actual culinary uses. I am therefore deleting the statement. Please restore it if a credible reference can be provided. Plantsurfer (talk) 22:23, 18 September 2008 (UTC)