What is a poppy?

What is a poppy?

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There is a huge range of poppies. Locally, we have the California Poppy, which is not sold commercially because it is illegal to pick them. There are also Oriental Poppies. The most common florists' variety is the Icelandic Poppy which has a longer shelf life, but it is pretty rare to find them. They have certain seasons and they are grown locally at your local farm.