The oriental poppy (Papaver orientale) is a species of flowering plant in the poppy family. It is native to the Caucasus, Asia Minor, and Iran. It is widely known for its large, colorful flowers, which can be red, orange, or pink, with a black or dark center. Oriental poppy flowers typically appear in late spring or early summer.

The oriental poppy is used as an ornamental plant in gardening due to its beautiful and bright flowers. It is also valued for its frost resistance and variety of forms, including varieties with different petal colors. However, it is worth remembering that poppy is a plant with narcotic potential (especially the opium-containing species), but the oriental poppy is mainly used for ornamental purposes, not for opium production.