IN THE COMN FIELD 



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probably introduced into Britain from the Mediterranean region. 

 It is generally about two feet in height, and quite smooth with the 

 exception of a few spreading, stiff hairs on the flower stalks. The 

 whole plant is of a glaucous green colour. The flowers are large, 



The White or Opium Poppy. 



generally of a bluish white colour, often with a pm^ple patch at the 

 base of each petal ; and the fruit is large, globular and smooth. 

 This species flowers from June to August. 



The pretty little Fumitovy {Fumaria officinalis — order Fumariacece) 

 is abundant in most of the cornfields and other cultivated places 



