The red poppy is a common weed of Europe and was adopted as the official flower of remembrance and honor to those whom fought and died in foreign wars.
The poppy is a ancient symbol of both the finality of death and of enduring sleep. The latter probably from association with the drug opium and opiates that can be extracted from the variety “papaver” which is inclusive of over 120 variant species.
Another meaning of poppies from Greco-Roman influence is the promise of resurrection after death. For their culture, the bright colors of poppies (especially red) signify life after death. In many cultures, vibrant red means life and white means death.
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