Stylophorum dephyllum
Information courtesy of Magna Vista High School students
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Stylophorum dephyllum is commomly known as wood poppy, yellow poppy and celandine poppy.
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The flower is in is the papaveraceae family which also includes blood root.
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It was introduced in Eurasia in May of 1887.
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The states that the flower is found in are Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky, Missouri and Arkansas. It is mainly found in North Eastern part of North America.
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It blooms from April to May but stays dormant for the rest of the year
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This plant was used to treat insomnia, upper respiratory infections, and a variety of other medical issues.
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The wood poppy was used in many Greek mythologies and stories.
https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=STDI3
Wood Poppy
http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/woodland/plants/cel_poppy.htm
Wood Poppy
http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/woodland/plants/cel_poppy.htm
Woody poppy
Wood Poppy
http://www.theoi.com/Flora1.html
Wood Poppy
https://virginiawildflowers.org/2015/04/01/celandine-poppy-or-wood-poppy/
Wood Poppy
