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10 Things You Didn't Know About the California Golden Poppy
In celebration of the California poppy, your local Beverly Hills florist shares some interesting facts about this incredible flower.
The Golden Poppy, sometimes known as the California Golden Poppy is the official State flower of California. It was given this honorary title in 1903 because it is native to the State and grows wildly throughout it. To get ready to celebrate California Poppy Day coming up on April 6th, we wanted to share these interesting facts about the flower, brought to you by your Beverly Hills florist.
One
Massive Poppy fields were featured in the film, The Wizard of Oz. There was even a whole chapter dedicated to the flower in the book version of the story titled “The Deadly Poppy Field.”
Two
Poppies have been known to be used as a form of holistic medicine in the treatment of muscle aches, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and more.
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Three
If you’re looking for a bouquet featuring Poppies, your best time to get them is in-between June and October, which is their natural blooming period.
Four
Ancient Persian literature declares Red Corn Poppies to be the flowers of love.
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Five
Poppies are actually considered to be a weed on land used for agriculture; however they are a welcomed weed because it shows that the soil is fertile and able to support growth.
Six
Opium Poppies are grown in mass quantities in several European cities and are used to make medical opiates like morphine.
Seven
Poppy seeds have an incredible lifespan and can remain active in fertile soil for up to 8 years
Eight
There are a variety of different Poppies, including garden varieties like the Shirley Poppy, California Poppy, Himalayan and Iceland Poppy.
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Although they are California’s State flower, they hold another honor in Canada; they are featured on the backside of their $20 currency note.
Ten
Because of their opium properties, even the smallest ingestion of Poppy seeds can result in a false reading on a drug test. Consequently, international travelers are advised not to carry them on airplanes. They are a prohibited good in Singapore.
Beverly Hills Florist
For any of your Poppy needs, don’t hesitate to contact your Beverly Hills Florist, Empty Vase. You can find us online at EmptyVase.com or by phone (310) 278-1988.
