Papaver somniferum - Wikipedia
Papaver somniferum, commonly known as the opium poppy [2] or breadseed poppy, [3] is a species of flowering plant in the family Papaveraceae. It is the species of plant from which both opium and poppy seeds are derived and is also a valuable ornamental plant grown in gardens.
Opium poppy | Description, Drugs, & Seeds | Britannica
opium poppy, (Papaver somniferum), flowering plant of the family Papaveraceae, native to Turkey. Opium, morphine, codeine, and heroin are all derived from the milky latex found in its unripe seed capsule.
Opium - Wikipedia
The Egyptians cultivated opium thebaicum in famous poppy fields around 1300 BCE. Opium was traded from Egypt by the Phoenicians and Minoans to destinations around the Mediterranean Sea, including Greece, Carthage, and Europe.
Opium Poppy - DEA Museum
Opium Poppy. With its array of colors ranging from white to pink to red to purple to blue, the poppy is a flower that has graced gardens around the world. Yet the juice from this botanical beauty has sparked wars, created incalculable wealth, and …
Opium Poppy
Opium poppies are annual wildflowers that come in a wide range of colors, from white to deep purple (with scarlet and pink stops along the way). Save pods and scatter seeds in spring. See more tips for growing and care from the editors of Gardenista.
Opium poppy - Kew
The specific name of the opium poppy, somniferum, means ‘sleep-bringing’, in reference to the sedative ability of opium. Opium is collected from the poppy by scratching the seed pods of the plant, then collecting the white latex that is produced.
From Poppy To Heroin ~ Step 1: Planting Opium Poppy - PBS
2002年8月22日 · Opium poppies traditionally are white, but also come in a variety of colors such as red and purple. Papaver somniferum, one of the few species of poppy that produces opium, is an annual plant...
Opium Poppy - Medicinal Herb Info
Opium is an addicting, narcotic drug prepared from the juice of the unripe seed capsules. It contains such alkaloids as morphine, codeine, and papaverine, and is used as an intoxicant and medicinally to relieve pain and produce sleep.
Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum): All You Need To Know
Papaver somniferum, commonly known as Opium Poppy, is a versatile plant that offers stunning flowers, ornamental seed pods, and practical culinary and medicinal applications. Its vibrant blooms and low-maintenance nature make it a delightful addition to gardens, while its historical significance and cautionary requirements highlight its complexity.
Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum) - Cambridge University …
The Opium Poppy (also known as the Breadseed Poppy) is widely grown as an agricultural crop. As well as providing seeds for food, its latex contains alkaloids which have painkilling properties, including morphine , codeine, and many others.