While Michigan residents attend Memorial Day parades and ceremonies, many may see roundish, red flowers. Here's the meaning behind the red poppy.

In the poem “In Flanders Fields” the poet John McRae describes the poppies that sprang up on the World War 1 Flanders ...

But there are other coloured poppies too - purple, black and white - that have different meanings. Red poppy: Memorial to World War One and following conflicts The red poppy is the most famous ...

There are several traditions associated with Memorial Day in America, but one in particular — the red poppy — stands out.

The enduring popularity of the poppy and its connection to war has led to it being politicised over the years, which in turn has led to the growth of different poppies with their own meaning. By far ...

In addition, poppies bloom in several colors – such as purple, white or orange – and each have a different meaning assigned to them. For instance, the white poppy is a symbol for peace as a ...