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Papaveraceae

 26-Macleaya microcarpa habit

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The plume poppy, Macleaya microcarpa, are tall plants (5-8 feet) and large plume-like inflorescences. The flowers lack petals and are wind pollinated. Native to China and Japan, the plume poppy is often cultivated, especially in botanical gardens.
Photo by K. R. Robertson at the Chicago Botanic Garden.
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