Definition

Noun: * A coastal plant (Glaucium flavum) with large, yellow flowers and distinctive, long, curved seed pods. It is native to Eurasia and naturalized in parts of eastern North America, often found on sandy beaches and shingle shores. It is also commonly known as the yellow horned-poppy or sea poppy.

Usage

• The horn poppy is a striking feature of the dune ecosystem.
• Botanists study the horn poppy for its adaptation to saline coastal conditions.
• Do not confuse the horn poppy with other coastal poppies; its long, horn-like seed capsule is a key identifier.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical literature, (horn poppy) is noted for its glaucous (bluish-gray or whitish) foliage.
• The plant's presence is often an indicator of a specific coastal habitat type.

Variants and Related Words

• Yellow horned-poppy: A common variant name emphasizing the flower color.
• Sea poppy: A related common name referencing its coastal habitat.
• Glaucium flavum: The scientific binomial name.

Synonyms

• Yellow horned-poppy
• Sea poppy

Notes

• The horn poppy is named for its long, curved, horn-shaped seed pod, not for any relation to animal horns.
• All parts of the horn poppy plant are poisonous.

Noun

1. yellow-flowered Eurasian glaucous herb naturalized in along sandy shores in eastern North America