Papaver somniferum

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A specific plant species: "Papaver somniferum" is the scientific name for a flowering plant known for its greyish leaves and white or reddish flowers. It is the primary botanical source of opium and its derivatives.
Usage and Examples
  • Noun:
    • The cultivation of Papaver somniferum is regulated in many countries due to its narcotic properties.
    • Opium is extracted from the latex of the unripe seed pods of Papaver somniferum.
Advanced Usage
  • In botanical and legal contexts: The term is used formally in scientific, agricultural, and legal discussions concerning narcotics and controlled substances.
    • The treaty specifically lists Papaver somniferum as a controlled plant species.
Variants and Related Words

  • Opium poppy (n): The common name for Papaver somniferum.

    • The opium poppy has been cultivated for centuries for medicinal and recreational purposes.

  • Poppy (n): A broader term for plants in the Papaver genus, which includes Papaver somniferum.

    • Fields of red poppies are a common sight, though not all are Papaver somniferum.
Synonyms
  • Opium poppy: The most direct common name synonym.
  • Opium plant: A descriptive synonym emphasizing its product.
Related Phrases and Terms

  • Opium production: The process derived from this plant.

    • The region's economy was historically tied to opium production from Papaver somniferum.

  • Opium alkaloids: The chemical compounds, such as morphine and codeine, obtained from this plant.

    • Papaver somniferum is cultivated for the extraction of valuable opium alkaloids.
Noun
  1. southwestern Asian herb with greyish leaves and white or reddish flowers; source of opium

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