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.

Poppy, Papaver somniferum. Close cropped view of single flower with white petals edged in pink and showing detail of stamens surrounding developing seed head.

Poppy, Papaver somniferum. Fading flower with petals and stamens falling away from central ripening seed head.

Poppy, Papaver somniferum. Single flower with delicate, crumpled pink petals, in sunlight.