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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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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