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Do you mean the paper poppies many people wear on their lapels in November? If so, they're commemorating Armistice Day, which is now called Veterans Day in the US. Poppies were first associated with Armistice Day (the end of World War I) because of the poppies that grow in battlefields in Belgium and northern France. The Canadian poet John McCrae wrote the famous poem "In Flanders Fields", which begins with the line "In Flanders fields the poppies grow".
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What brightly coloured flower grew in the fields of flanders?
The brightly colored flower that grew in the fields of Flanders is the poppy, specifically the red poppy. This flower became a symbol of remembrance for soldiers who died in World War I due to its prevalence on the battlefields.
How is poppy plant to be pollinated?
Poppy plants are primarily pollinated by insects, especially bees. When bees visit the poppy flowers in search of nectar, they inadvertently transfer pollen from one flower to another, leading to cross-pollination and seed formation in the poppy plant.
Is the Arctic Poppy Vascular or Non-Vascular?
Yes, poppy's are a flowering plant.Depending on the species a poppy plant may have just one flower or several.Poppy flowers are normally a vivid red colour.
Where did the red poppy flower originate from?
Sorry, the origin of the red poppy is not known for certain. However, its native range includes West Asia, North Africa, and Europe.
Why are sepals of a flower important?
why are sepals important to a flower
What is the national flower of Poland?
Red Weed flower (poppy flower).corn poppy
What does the name 'Poppy' mean?
The name Poppy means 'from the flower' originating from the Latin language, it is a feminine given name.Girls with the name Poppy are so-o cool!I wish my name was Poppy!It's after the flower.The flower name poppy is derived from papaver, the Latin word for poppy.
What flower is worn on Armistice Day?
Its called a poppy!
What is the official flower of Memorial Day?
The Poppy
When was The Poppy Is Also a Flower created?
The Poppy Is Also a Flower was created in 1966.
What is the part of the poppy on flowers?
The poppy is the flower.
What state has their state flower as the Golden Poppy?
California's official state flower is the California Poppy. Though the foliage is golden, the flower is not known as the Golden Poppy.
California state flower?
The California Poppy is the state flower of California.
What is the duration of The Poppy Is Also a Flower?
The duration of The Poppy Is Also a Flower is 1.33 hours.
What is Californias flower?
Golden PoppyAnd that's it.
What flower is the national flower of macedonian?
A Poppy is the national flower for the Macedonian republic. A poppy is one of a group of flowering plants in the poppy group, many of which are grown in gardens for their colourful flowers.
Which flower commemorates the war dead?
The Red Poppy.
