Opium poppy, Papaver somniferum, close up of a bud opening.

Opium poppy, Papaver somniferum, seedhead on a single stem that has bent sideways, towards the left.

Opium poppy, Papaver somniferum, seedhead on a single stem that has bent sideways, towards the right.

Opium poppy, Papaver somniferum seedhead on a single stem that has bent sideways, towards the left.

Poppy, Opium poppy, Papaver somniferum.

Poppy, Opium poppy, Papaver somniferum.

Poppy, Opium poppy, Papaver somniferum.

Opium poppy, Papaver somniferum. Digitally manipulated image of three Opium poppy seedheads arranged within frame against softened, muted background creating effect of illustration.

Opium poppy, Papaver somniferum. Digitally manipulated image of three Opium poppy seedheads arranged within circle against softened, muted background creating effect of illustration.

Opium poppy, Papaver somniferum. Digitally manipulated image of three Opium poppy seedheads arranged on paper against softened, muted background creating effect of illustration.

Opium poppy, Papaver somniferum. Digitally manipulated image of three Opium poppy seedheads against softened, muted background creating effect of illustration.

Poppy, Papaver somniferum. Single, open flower with white petals edged in pink above bud on bent stem.