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papaver somniferum
 

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Noun papaver somniferum has 1 sense
  1. opium poppy, Papaver somniferum - southwestern Asian herb with grayish leaves and white or reddish flowers; source of opium
    --1 is a kind of poppy
    --1 is a member of Papaver, genus Papaver
    --1 has parts: poppy seed

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Papaver somniferum

Definition: Papaver somniferum is an annual herbaceous plant that is commonly known as the opium poppy. It is cultivated for its medicinal properties and as a source of seeds for culinary use.

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

  1. A flowering plant of the Papaveraceae family, native to the eastern Mediterranean region.

    2. Example Sentence: The papaver somniferum plants in my garden bloomed with beautiful red flowers this spring.

  2. The dried latex obtained from the unripe seed capsules of this plant, used to produce opium.

    3. Example Sentence: Opium is derived from the milky sap of papaver somniferum.

Adjective:

  1. Relating to or derived from Papaver somniferum.

    2. Example Sentence: The papaver somniferum cultivation techniques have been passed down through generations.

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