Papaver somniferum

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Papaver somniferum,

n See poppy.

Papaver

a plant genus of the family Papaveraceae which includes the poppies.

Papaver aculeatum

may cause nitrate-nitrite poisoning.

Papaver nudicaule

causes ataxia and muscle tremor. Called also Iceland poppy.

Papaver rhoeas

a common weed in cultivation fields in Europe. Contains an isoquinoline alkaloid, e.g. rhoadine, and causes somnolence, abdominal pain, recumbency. Called also red poppy.

Papaver somniferum

causes excitement and gastrointestinal disturbance. Called also opium poppy. See opium.

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