Oreomecon radicata
| Oreomecon radicata | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Ranunculales |
| Family: | Papaveraceae |
| Genus: | Oreomecon |
| Species: | O. radicata
|
| Binomial name | |
| Oreomecon radicata (Rottb.) Banfi, Bartolucci, J.-M.Tison & Galasso
| |
| Synonyms | |
| |
The Arctic poppy (Oreomecon radicata) is a flowering plant in the poppy family. It may also be referred to as rooted poppy or yellow poppy. Arctic poppies grow in cold climate conditions and are found in Arctic regions of Europe. Arctic poppies have adaptations, such as heliotropism and physical characteristics, which help them survive in the harsh environment they grow in.