Opium poppy | Description, Drugs, & Seeds | Britannica
2024年11月12日 · opium poppy, (Papaver somniferum), flowering plant of the family Papaveraceae, native to Turkey. Opium, morphine, codeine, and heroin are all derived from …
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 …
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 …
Opium Poppy - DEA Museum
The poppy plant, Papaver somniferum, produces opium, a powerful narcotic whose derivatives include morphine, codeine, heroin, and oxycodone. The term “narcotic” refers to opium, opium …
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 …
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, …
Expert Guide: How To Grow Opium Poppies With Maximum Yield
It covers various aspects of opium poppy cultivation, including ideal growing conditions, soil preparation, planting time, common pests and diseases, watering requirements, harvesting …
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 …
Growing Gorgeous Opium Poppies from Seed: A Guide to …
2024年6月26日 · Seeking out vigorous, nursery-sourced opium poppy seeds gives your plants the healthiest start possible and helps ensure a prolific, vibrant flower display. One of the best …
Opium | Drug, Physiological Actions, & History | Britannica
2024年10月25日 · opium, narcotic drug that is obtained from the unripe seedpods of the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum), a plant of the family Papaveraceae. (See poppy.) Opium is …