Glaucium secmenii

Glaucium secmenii is a perennial plant which grows in small dense cushions. Its taproot is woody and is short and thick. It is surrounded by old hardened petioles at its base. The stems of the plant are 8–10 centimetres (3.1–3.9 in) long and grow upright from many branches at the base. The leaves are 2.5 centimetres (0.98 in) by 0.5–1.8 centimetres (0.20–0.71 in) in size. They are arranged in a pinnate fashion on each side of the stem, but not down the whole length of the stem. The leaves are densely covered with long soft hairs, with a narrow and oblong shape and serrated edges. Each flower is solitary and about 1.5 centimetres (0.59 in) in diameter, growing at the end of a short stalk which is curved. There are two sepals per flower which measure 1.1–1.5 centimetres (0.43–0.59 in) by 0.5–0.6 centimetres (0.20–0.24 in) in size. They are narrower at the tip and have their widest portion near their base, tapering to a point at their apex. They have fine, straight hairs of a silky texture. The petals measure 1.2–1.6 centimetres (0.47–0.63 in) by 1.6–1.7 centimetres (0.63–0.67 in) in size and are an orange-reddish color. There are numerous yellow stamens. The pollen is sphere-shaped and has three colpus and microechinate bristle ornamentation. It measures 19–30 μm long by 20–34 μm wide. …

Glaucium secmenii is endemic to the Central Anatolia region of Turkey, and is found in the Anatolia-Turanian floral region. The species can be found among gypsum, along creeks, and on hills and slopes. It flowers during the month of June.

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