glaucium (Meaning)
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glaucium (n)
herbs of Europe and North Africa and Asia: horned poppy
Synonyms & Antonyms of glaucium
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glaucium Sentence Examples
- Glaucium, commonly known as sea poppy, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Papaveraceae.
- Glaucium plants are characterized by their long, narrow, spiky leaves and solitary, showy flowers.
- Glaucium flavum, also known as yellow horned poppy, is the most common species of glaucium, with bright yellow flowers.
- Glaucium corniculatum, another species of glaucium, has deep red flowers and is often called scarlet poppy.
- The sap of glaucium plants contains a toxic alkaloid and can cause skin irritation.
- Glaucium is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, sedative, and expectorant properties.
- Extracts of glaucium have been studied for their potential anticancer, antimicrobial, and antimicrobial effects.
- Glaucium is a popular garden plant due to its attractive flowers and ease of cultivation.
- The seeds of glaucium contain a high concentration of oil and have been used in the production of biofuel.
- Glaucium has adapted to various habitats, including coastal dunes, salt marshes, and open fields.
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herbs of Europe and North Africa and Asia: horned poppy
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Glaucium, commonly known as sea poppy, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Papaveraceae.
Glaucium plants are characterized by their long, narrow, spiky leaves and solitary, showy flowers.
Glaucium flavum, also known as yellow horned poppy, is the most common species of glaucium, with bright yellow flowers.
Glaucium corniculatum, another species of glaucium, has deep red flowers and is often called scarlet poppy.
