Wild poppies

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The Red Poppy is known by many different names: Red Corn Poppy, American Legion Poppy and Flanders Poppy. Each one of these names refers to the same flower. The Red Poppy is native to southern Europe and has been associated with agriculture for many centuries. The name ‘Flanders Poppy’ refers to the aftermath of a famous WWI battle on Flanders Field where these poppies grew into abundance. This flower is also used in many countries as a symbol of remembrance for the casualties of wars fought…

“And left the flushed print in a poppy there.” - Francis Thompson From its association with poppies flowering in the spring of 1915 on the battlefields of Belgium, France and Gallipoli the poppy has become synonymous with great loss of life in war. Artists and photographers also love the poppy as subject material. Understandably so as they are truly beautiful flowers! This one was growing in fields near our home!

Join me in unraveling the mysteries of poppy flower meaning and symbolism. Why are red poppy flowers a timeless symbol of remembrance?

British wild flowers

Nab some California poppy seeds from the store next time. Here are 10 flowers you can directly sow outside

Feld zw. Gerwisch u. Körbelitz

Share the history and celebrate the centennial of Armistice Day with students. Armistice Day, November 11th, 1918, marked the end of World War I fighting.

wild poppy at a rapeseed field marking the beginning of summer

Poppies.