This pink field flower is a poppy, also known as a poppy. The poppy (Papaver rhoeas) is a well-known wildflower that comes in a variety of colours, including red, pink and white. The term "poppy" is the umbrella name for a large family of plants, of which the poppy (Papaver rhoeas) is a specific member. So, every poppy is a poppy, but not every poppy is a poppy.
Poppy (Papaver rhoeas):
This is the most familiar species, often red in colour and with a distinctive black spot at the base of the petals.
Poppy:
This is a broader term referring to the entire plant family, which includes other species, such as the sleeping globe (Papaver somniferum), which comes in various colours, including pink.
Pink poppy:
So there are pink poppies (Papaver rhoeas) and also other species of poppies that can have pink flowers.
So, if you see a pink field flower that looks like a poppy, chances are it is indeed a pink poppy, or another poppy species with pink flowers
Symbolism:
Poppies, especially the red ones, are often associated with the commemoration of war dead, as well as with comfort and hope.
                                
 
                                
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