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Meaning of papaver
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.
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.
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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.
