Ode to the poppy

By Zoe Taylor While there are 70 recorded species of poppy within the genus papaver, the most popular for cut flowers is the Iceland poppy. Hairy buds peel off the delicate spaghetti-like stems to reveal scrunched up papery colour bursts. They are such an exquisite flower. Don’t be blindsided by their beautifully vibrant colors, poppies…