Orange Poppy On White Square Art

by Deborah League

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Orange Poppy On White Square Art

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Deborah League

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Photograph - Photograph

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Orange Poppy On White Square Art.

Bright orange crepe-like petals surround numerous jet black stamen which then surround a spherical capsule topped by a disk formed by the stigmas. The solitary bloom is isolated on a square, white background. Makes a dramatic impact when three of these prints (or mix and match with my other square florals) are hung together. Also available with a black background.
The Cotswolds is a rural area in south central England encompassing parts of six different counties, most notably Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire. Here you will find rolling hills and grassland, thatch roofed medieval villages, churches and stately homes built with local yellow limestone. During my visit to this area, I observed large fields of these poppies in bloom.

Oriental Poppies bloom in late spring and early summer. Plants form a low clump of coarse, hairy leaves, and usually go dormant, disappearing completely by late summer. The poppy pictured here produces vibrant orange flowers with shiny jet black centers.

All Poppies used for landscaping, grown for edible seeds, or used for medicine share the common name of Papaver, derived from the Latin word for milk, pappa, due to the white and opaque latex sap that drips out when the stem or seed pod is cut.

Few flowers have played such a dominant role in religion, mythology, politics, and medicine as the Poppy. Often found growing along roadside ditches and other humble places, these flowers have enchanted poets and helped doctors treat their patients for centuries. Besides the medicinal and edible qualities of the Poppy, the flower symbolizes some very deep emotions.

For many cultures, the Poppy is a symbol of sleep, consolation, remembrance and peace. While the symbolism of the Poppy varies greatly from country to country, most of them share at least one or two common meanings for the flower.

Ancient Greek, Egyptian, and Roman societies linked it with sleep due the sedative effect of the plant’s sap. The Victorians gave the flower a variety of meanings based on the color, including consolation for loss, deep sleep, and extravagance. Chinese and Japanese flower experts recommend the Poppy for couples because it means a deep and passionate love between two people. The red Poppy is the traditional flower of remembrance for Europe and North America because of its ties to World War I and II. Some people simply think it is a cheery sign of summer because of its size and intense colors.

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August 15th, 2019

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