papaver (Meaning)
Wordnet
papaver (n)
type genus of the Papaveraceae; chiefly bristly hairy herbs with usually showy flowers
Webster
papaver (n.)
A genus of plants, including the poppy.
Synonyms & Antonyms of papaver
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
papaver Sentence Examples
- The Papaver somniferum plant is the source of opium and morphine.
- Papaver species are commonly known as poppies.
- The Papaveraceae family also includes bleeding hearts and celandines.
- Papaver plants produce a milky latex that contains alkaloids.
- Red poppies (Papaver rhoeas) are a symbol of remembrance during wartime.
- Oriental poppies (Papaver orientale) have large, showy flowers in a range of hues.
- The psychedelic effects of Papaver somniferum have been used for centuries in traditional medicine.
- The active compound in Papaver somniferum is called morphine.
- Papaver somniferum has been cultivated for thousands of years for its medicinal and recreational properties.
- The medicinal use of Papaver somniferum derivatives is strictly regulated due to their potential for abuse.
FAQs About the word papaver
type genus of the Papaveraceae; chiefly bristly hairy herbs with usually showy flowersA genus of plants, including the poppy.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The Papaver somniferum plant is the source of opium and morphine.
Papaver species are commonly known as poppies.
The Papaveraceae family also includes bleeding hearts and celandines.
Papaver plants produce a milky latex that contains alkaloids.
