2025年2月6日 · The opium poppy is an annual plant and can reach about 1–5 metres (3–16 feet) tall. It has lobed or toothed silver-green foliage and bears blue-purple or white flowers some 13 …

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 (also known as poppy tears, or Lachryma papaveris) is the dried latex obtained from the seed capsules of the opium poppy Papaver somniferum. [4]

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 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.

2023年2月22日 · “Opium poppies” is the name given to the flowering plant species Papaver somiferum, which means “sleep-bringing” in Latin. The flower is native to Western Asia and Southeastern Europe. The majority of opium poppies cultivated for their narcotic compounds grow in India and Turkey.

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.

2025年1月17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 obtained by slightly incising the seed capsules of the poppy after the …

The scientific name of the opium poppy is Papaver somniferum L., and it is native to Turkey. The plant has lobed leaves, milky sap and four to six petaled flowers with several stamens surrounding the ovary. The two sepals drop off when the petals unfold. The ovary then develops into a short, many seeded capsule that opens in dry weather.

While probably most famous for being the source of the eponymous drug, the flowers are also cultivated for their tasty seeds, as well as a popular ornamental. Today, opium poppies are still used in the production of opioid pain medications, including morphine and codeine.