The poppy is a well-known and well-established symbol, one that carries a wealth of history and meaning with it.

​

Poppies
The poppy (Papaver rhoeas L.) is an ancient flowering plant, long desired by gardeners in a range of landscape situations and much loved for its beauty.

 

Poppy flower meanings include sleep, dreams, imagination, sacrifice, remembrance, regeneration, and luxury. ...

 

Hence, the poppy appears as a symbol in the cultural mythologies of people around the world.

 

Remembrance Day
Armistice Day (11 November) The red poppy is a symbol of both remembrance and hope for a peaceful future.  

To remember those who have given their lives in battle as these were the flowers which grew on the battlefields after World War One ended.

Wearing a poppy is still a very personal choice, reflecting individual experiences and personal memories.

Regardless of the reason why you like poppies below is members gallery of wonderful pictures.