Corn Poppy (Noun)
Meaning
Annual European poppy common in grain fields and often cultivated.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The vibrant red flowers of the corn poppy stood out among the ripening wheat in the field.
- Farmers often intentionally allow the corn poppy to grow alongside their crops for its beneficial properties.
- The delicate, papery petals of the corn poppy dance gently in the breeze on a warm summer day.
- A large patch of corn poppy added a splash of color to the otherwise monotonous landscape of the rural countryside.
- The seeds of the corn poppy can be found in the cracks of old stone walls and other disturbed areas where it readily takes root.