There are many varieties of poppy. I think the one illustrated is (Papaver rhoeas). If it is then it is the common field ~ or corn ~ poppy. Although an annual plant its seeds propagate readily, and it is very hardy. Once established amongst crops in a field it is difficult to remove. Most farmers are happy to let drifts of the bright red flowers grow amongst their intended crop. The seeds are edible. Some varieties produce sap from which opium and morphine can be extracted.
The seeds have the ability to remain dormant in the soil for years, and will sprout again when the ground is disturbed. This was noted in the countryside after the Great War, and immortalised in the poem 'In Flanders Fields'. The red poppy is now recognized as a flower of rememberance in many countries around the World, and a representation of it is traditionally worn on outer clothing during November until Armistice day ~ the 11th ~ on which date the UK honours those lives lost in war.
The 85 gsm paper shown above is printed on B1 sheets by Tassotti. The size approximates to that of the poppy, although the density of growth on the page is imagined by the artist.. The pattern is 'one~way~up' ~ V1 ~ and printed to follow the grain. More details on Tassotti papers are available [126493].
I have access to some Tassotti papers, and am able to photograph them in order to show a small part of their comprehensive range of decorated papers. Clicking on a picture will take you to the appropriate descriptive page such as this. Alternatively a guide to some illustrated indexes is available [125406].