The Papaver Rhoeas is a bright red flower, also commonly known as the corn poppy. There are several other synonyms for this beautiful flower, including the Flanders poppy, the field poppy, and the red poppy. In some regions, it is also referred to as the Shirley poppy, after the noted British botanist William Shirley who helped popularize its cultivation. Its scientific name, Papaver Rhoeas, is derived from the Greek word 'papas' meaning 'food' and 'rheo' meaning 'flow', a reference to the milky sap produced by the plant. Regardless of what name it goes by, the Papaver Rhoeas remains one of the most colorful and iconic flowers in the world.