Once the conflict was over the poppy was one of the only plants to grow on the otherwise ... in aid of those serving in the British Armed Forces, after its formation in 1921.
The poppy flower (Papaver rhoeas) is an enduring symbol of remembrance and hope, particularly in recognition of the Armed Forces worldwide ... who cultivated the plant for its opium content.
The chief of a key Kuki body in Manipur faces legal action after a mob attacked a small team of security forces ... Poppy Cultivation In Manipur Soon? Satellite Imagery Data Shows... "A large mob ...