Opium Poppy (Noun)
Meaning
Southwestern Asian herb with greyish leaves and white or reddish flowers; source of opium.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The medicinal value of the opium poppy has long been recognized in ancient cultures for its pain-relieving properties.
- Opium poppy fields have been cultivated for centuries in various parts of the world for both medicinal and illicit purposes.
- Illicit opium poppy cultivation has exacerbated regional instability and been linked to terrorist activities in several Southwestern Asian countries.
- A controlled substance in many countries, possession of the opium poppy is heavily regulated due to its potential for misuse.
- Due to its unique chemical composition, the opium poppy remains a vital ingredient in the production of many life-saving medicines.