The poppy known as the Tasmanian is bred for its therapeutic value rather than its beauty, because they are rich in thebaine, which is used in the manufacture of painkillers and for this reason, they are a regulated crop. The pods hold little if any chemicals once professionally dried.
The pod when dried is an elongated shape that is more slender than its relative that is pumpkin shaped. This pod has the toothed top that stands tall and is a golden wheat color with a white dust appearance. The stems are hardy and will fit into any arrangement or stand alone. They are a large enough size to fit in with a large arrangement or a tabletop vase, and they are also an interesting crafting item for the crafter with imagination. When crafting with the pods, they can be used in wreath making, painted and other applications and have been used by some professional artist in paintings.
The Tasmanian pods are professionally dried with the seeds enclosed and will last an extended amount of time when used in a floral arrangement or a crafting project. They measure approximately 2 inches in diameter and can measure 3 to 4 inches in length.
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