❀ Poppies are known for their symbolism towards remembrance. They can also embody sleep, peace, recovery, rebirth, hope, and consolation depending on the colour. ❀ There are over 70 variations of Pᴀᴘᴀᴠᴇʀ, all different shapes and colours. The most common and easier recognized poppy is Pᴀᴘᴀᴠᴇʀ Oʀɪᴇɴᴛᴀʟᴇ. They’re often grown because of the diversity, and are popular because of how versatile they are. ❀ Early Romans and Greeks used poppies on in burial rituals because of their connection to sleep, rebirth, and peace. Furthermore, poppies were associated with Demeter, the goddess of agriculture. Poppies were also depicted around the cave of Hypnos, the god of sleep. Other Greek gods connected to poppies include Nyx, the goddess of night, and Morpheus, the god of dreams. Similarly, poppies were also found in Egyptian tombs and on ancient Egyptian jewelry. ❀ Poppies are an annual flower, or a sʜᴏʀᴛ-ʟɪᴠᴇᴅ ᴘᴇʀᴇɴɴɪᴀʟ. Their blooms might look weak, but they’re actually really resistant to droughts and poor soil. ❀
Art by me on Kleki. Facts from Gardensillustrated.com, Thursd.com, and Farmersalmanac.com
