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The Poppy plant, from the family papaveracae, is one of over 200 species and has a rich history throughout the history of man, spanning many cultures. Records of poppy cultivation go back to 5000BC to the fertile crescent of Mesopotamia, between the rivers Tigris and Euphrates. This was, reputedly, the scene of the Garden of Eden, and several important ancient civilizations. Poppies are a very hardy plant, thriving in almost any environment. Some species colonize hostile regions, as seeds will germinate in loose, moist soil, sand or even crumbling mortar. Poppies, which grew profusely in the battlefields of Flanders during World War 1, were mentioned in the poem, "In Flanders Fields" (1915) by Lt. Col. John McCrae of the Canadian Medical Corps. This poem allegedly provided the inspiration for the poppy to become the emblem of remembrance for soldiers who died in battle. These Remembrance days in which poppies are displayed are held in many countries; America has Veteran's Day,......

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