Definitions for opium poppy
opi·um pop·py

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1. opium poppy, Papaver somniferumnoun

   southwestern Asian herb with greyish leaves and white or reddish flowers; source of opium

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1. opium poppynoun

   Papaver somniferum the species of plant from which opium and poppy seeds are extracted

2. Etymology: opium + poppy

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1. Opium poppy

   Papaver somniferum, commonly known as the opium poppy or breadseed poppy, 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. Its native range is probably the eastern Mediterranean, but is now obscured by ancient introductions and cultivation, being naturalized across much of Europe and Asia. This poppy is grown as an agricultural crop on a large scale, for one of three primary purposes. The first is to produce seeds that are eaten by humans, commonly known as poppy seed. The second is to produce opium for use mainly by the pharmaceutical industry. The third is to produce other alkaloids, mainly thebaine and oripavine, that are processed by the pharmaceutical industry into drugs such as hydrocodone and oxycodone. Each of these goals has special breeds that are targeted at one of these businesses, and breeding efforts (including biotechnological ones) are continually underway. A comparatively small amount of P. somniferum is also produced commercially for ornamental purposes. The common name "opium poppy" is increasingly a misnomer as many varieties have been bred that do not produce a significant quantity of opium. The cultivar 'Sujata' produces no latex at all. Breadseed poppy is more accurate as a common name today because all varieties of P. somniferum produce edible seeds. This differentiation has strong implications for legal policy surrounding the growing of this plant.

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1. opium poppy

   The opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) is a plant species in the family Papaveraceae and the genus Papaver. It is the species of plant from which both opium and poppy seeds are derived and is a valuable ornamental plant, grown in gardens for its beautiful flowers, often in various colors like red, purple, and white. The plant originated in the East Mediterranean and Asia. Its seed pod is used to produce opium, which is further processed chemically to produce heroin and other synthetic opioids and alkaloids for medicinal use, making it a key focus in discussions around the global drug trade.

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1. Opium poppy

   Opium poppy, Papaver somniferum, is the species of plant from which opium and poppy seeds are derived. Opium is the source of many narcotics, including morphine, thebaine, codeine, papaverine, and noscapine. The Latin botanical name means the "sleep-bringing poppy", referring to the sedative properties of some of these opiates. The poppy is the only species of Papaveraceae that is an agricultural crop grown on a large scale. Other species, Papaver rhoeas and Papaver argemone, are important agricultural weeds, and may be mistaken for the crop. The plant itself is also valuable for ornamental purposes, and has been known as the "common garden poppy", referencing all the group of poppy plants. Poppy seeds of Papaver somniferum are an important food item and the source of poppyseed oil, a healthful edible oil that has many uses.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of opium poppy in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of opium poppy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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