Does a poppy have any significance in the United States?

In canada, the poppy is a flower of remembrance. Does it have any kind of significance in the U.S?

Does a poppy have any significance in the United States?
Yes It's the State Flower of California and symbol of Remembrance on Veterans day.



The VFW hands out Buddy Poppy's(name might be different) around Memorial day in front of Shops and such too.
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Reply:other than opium? nope.
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