HyperDic: papaver_somniferum

English > 1 sense of the expression Papaver somniferum:
NOUNplantPapaver somniferum, opium poppysouthwestern Asian herb with greyish leaves and white or reddish flowers
English > Papaver somniferum: 1 sense > noun 1, plant
MeaningSouthwestern Asian herb with greyish leaves and white or reddish flowers; source of opium.
Synonymopium poppy
Member ofPapaver, genus Papavertype genus of the Papaveraceae
Partspoppy seedsmall grey seed of a poppy flower
Broaderpoppyannual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers
Spanishadormidera, opio

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