Rakuväliseid

Rakuväliseid, also known as field poppies or bishop's children, are a species of flowering plant that belongs to the poppy family (Papaveraceae). They are native to Europe and Asia and are known for their vibrant, showy flowers that bloom in the open fields and meadows.

The plant grows to a height of 60-100 cm and has a slightly hairy stem. Its leaves are green and lance-shaped, measuring 5-15 cm in length. The flowers typically grow in clusters at the tip of the stem and have four to six petals, which can be colored in various shades of purple, pink, and white.

Rakuväliseid are an annual plant, meaning they complete their life cycle within a year. They germinate in early spring, grow and mature over the summer months, and then produce seeds before dying off in the autumn. The seeds are dispersed by the wind, often traveling distances of up to 1 meter before coming to rest.

The species is often referred to as "rakuväliseid" in Estonian, which translates to "field maize" or "field corn". However, the plant is not a type of corn or maize and is not related to those species. Instead, it is a member of the poppy family and is often found growing alongside other wildflowers in fields and meadows.