papaver somniferum
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Definition
- 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
- southwestern Asian herb with greyish leaves and white or reddish flowers; source of opium