The poppy is the classic cornfield plant. Throughout history it has
been one of the most successful of all agricultural weeds. Its
brilliant colour has made it one of our best-known plants - it is
beloved of artists and poets, though often hated by farmers. But
its origins are obscure; it seems entirely confined to agricultural
and marginal land, wherever it is found. Where was it before the
inception of agriculture? And how is it that it is almost unique in
its colour among the flowers of northern Europe?In Poppy Andrew
Lack explores all aspects of one of our most familiar but declining
flowers, combining history and biology with symbolic associations
and connections with the arts. He describes why the poppy is so
intimately associated with war and remembrance, and tells
remarkable stories about the different varieties: the opium poppy,
one of the oldest of narcotics, has had a profound influence on
human history; the term 'tall poppy syndrome' is now used to
describe envy of the success of a peer; and in many countries the
poppy has come to symbolize weddings or death. Beautifully
illustrated throughout, Poppy will appeal to the many admirers of
this most colourful and striking plant.
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