Papaver rhoeas
Growing to a height of , this poppy withstands all climates, including the droughts of non-Arab Middle East. The flowers are of rich red colours, with black spots in the centre. The thin petals may be crispy. The flowers bloom to a diameter of . The inner petals stick up, which resembles a tulip. Looks similar to the corn rose poppy "Papaver rhoeas" and the Greek red poppy "Papaver dubium". The distinct characteristics is the black centre which emphasises the tulip-shaped petals surrounding it.