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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.

Synonyms

  • Papaver Somniferum
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