| Family | PAPAVERACEAE |
| Genus species | Papaver forrestii (Prain) Christenh. & Byng |
| Synonyms | Meconopsis forrestii Prain |
| Habitat | grassland |
| Altitude | 3100-4300m |
| Description | taproot, lower leaves petiolate, pale brown hirsute, oblanceolate to broadly linear, rounded, flowers 3-7, in upper part of scape, 3-5cm, petals 4, ovate; monocarpic |
| Size | 20-40cm |
| Color | pale blue, pale indigo |
| Bloom | late spring, summer |
| Ca | |
| Type | tuft |
| Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, sunny site alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun |
| Propagation | seed in winter, uncovered, moist, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C |
| Territory |
Asia-Temperate
China (China South-Central) |
| Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | PAPAVERACEAE
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