Poppy Flower

A plant with curling fern like leaves and a bright orange flower with one large deep violet blotches at the base of each petal. The flower has various parts have special properties, most of which as associated with sleeping and the dream state. They are also commonly associated with death as they seem to flourish in areas where dead flesh decomposes or where blood is spilled. Thus they can be seem in full bloom commonly around recently deceased beast, and especially on battlefields. In fact they are one of the famously found plants in Sersei Garden

Basic Information

Anatomy

A plant with curling fern like leaves with a white fuzz on the surface on the leaves. the stem are semi flexible and have a couple thorns.The flower is bright orange with one large deep violet blotches at the base of each petal. The petals are delicate wide in shape. the petals are arranged 3-5 rings 3 petals.

Genetics and Reproduction

So long as there is ample sunlight, water and nutrients, the poppy flower cyclically produces flowers all year once fully grown. However not many flowers are produce in the winter months if not at all. The first stage involves the bloom of the flower as it releases its pollen. Once fertilized the petal wills fall off revealing a pod filled with many extremely small black spherical seeds. They also stop producing pollen. Many animals will approach and eat these pods for the taste an pleasant euphoric effect. This assists in transporting the seeds to various locations. If not consumed by animals, the pod dries out it and shrinks until the seeds burst out to germinate in the ground. Then this 3 week cycle repeats in the conditions are right.

Growth Rate & Stages

Poppies take about 1 week to germinate. then about 3 month to fully mature and begin flower. They continue to bloom and grow for about 7 year till a plant will die back. But commonly its seed with replace an individual plant.

Ecology and Habitats

Poppies grow best in open areas with direct sunlight. They also grow in areas with with high nutrients, which is why grow well in the presence on decomposing flesh or spilled beast fluids. In fact in the presence in these situation poppies produce more flowers which also have more potent and larger quantities of pollen.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Poppies grow best in direct sunlight. They also thrive in areas with decaying flesh or spilled blood. It theorized that is is way the flower evolved its sleep inducing properties as it leaves animals weaken and more susceptible to attack or death.

Biological Cycle

The flower continuously flowers as long as condition are favorable. However flower production as slow are stop temporarily in the colder times.

Additional Information

Domestication

Many fields of poppy are farms as poppy flower is an essential ingredient in the production of arcolight

Uses, Products & Exploitation

• Poppy Pollen:On its own Poppy pollen induces drowsiness when inhaled. However at high enough concentrations it induces deep sleep. It can be collected from the flower directly or extracted from area. However collectors must be careful not to inhale the pollen. Useful in concoctions involving sleep and unconsciousness.
• Poppy Petals: When consumed the petals inspire intense dreams. They can either be eaten directly, diffused in tea, or have the oil extracted in a concentrated form. Useful in concoctions involving dreams or dreamwalking
• Poppy Seeds: When ingested the seeds induce hallucinations. Seed are extremely potent and little is need to get desired effects. They can be eaten directly, used in cooking, or crushed into a fine powder to be inhaled or even smoked. In its raw form the hallucinations are unpredictable and depend on the state of the users mind. However, when used in concoctions the hallucinations can be influenced to have a certain outcome. Has addictive qualities

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

The poppy flower has many properties associated with sleep and dreaming. The one most commonly interacted with is the poppy pollen. As wind can carry the pollen to induce drowsiness in beasts. Then in high concentration, such as in a field of poppies, it can induce deep sleep.The seeds are famously know for their hallucinogenic properties They are sought after by both human and beast alike.

Species Overview

Common Names

Sleeping flower, Funeral flower

Plant type

Flowering Plant

Magics

Mist & Mind

Natural Regions Found

Springa, Whitelands, Sumedia, Autumia, Blacklins,

Lifespan

6-7 years

Conservation Status

Common

Average Height

1/2 feet

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

The flower is a bright organge with dark blocked at each petals base

Flower Description

Bright Orange with deep purple patch

Leaf Description

Curling Fern

Seed Description

Minuscule black orbs

Harvested Products

Poppy Pollen, Poppy Seed, Poppy Petal

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