| Family | PAPAVERACEAE |
| Genus species | Papaver primulinum (Prain) Christenh. & Byng |
| Synonyms | Meconopsis primulina Prain |
| Habitat | grassland |
| Altitude | 3900-4500m |
| Description | taproot, lower leaves spathulate, 1-2cm, stem leaves oblanceolate to elliptic, glabrous, entire, flowers 1-3, axillary, petals 4-8, narrowly ovate, 2-3cm; monocarpic |
| Size | 15-20cm |
| Color | blue |
| Bloom | late spring, summer |
| Ca | |
| Type | tuft |
| Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, sunny site alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun |
| Propagation | seed in winter, uncovered, moist, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C |
| Territory |
Asia-Temperate
China (Tibet ) Asia-Tropical Indian Subcontinent (East Himalaya) |
| Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | PAPAVERACEAE
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