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Definition of iceland poppy

iceland poppy

Plural:Iceland poppies
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A boreal herbaceous flowering plant (Papaver nudicaule) native to subpolar regions of North America, Europe, and Asia, widely cultivated as an ornamental plant for its large, delicate, papery flowers that bloom in vibrant shades of yellow, orange, salmon, and white.

Example

"The landscape designer incorporated a striking drift of Iceland poppies, whose papery petals swayed gracefully in the cool spring breeze."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Despite its common name, the Iceland poppy is actually not native to Iceland; it is indigenous to the subpolar and mountainous regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

• Nearby Words

icefish
icehouse
iceland
iceland poppy
iceless
icelike
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Iceland poppy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/iceland-poppy
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