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| Identification |
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Genus
Papaver
Species
somniferum
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
opium poppy
Family
PAPAVERACEAE
Specimen number
S11804
Data source
HtZn p150;MedPl p242;Frgnt p266;Xeri p276
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
3' - 4'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
No extra water
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 05a-07b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-02
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The flowers of Papaver somniferum have a strong rank smelling smell. Opium poppy can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. This species requires no extra water once established.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
analgesic
narcotic
antispasmodic
Medicinal parts
Latex
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
yes
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
yes
Toxicity precautions
highly addictive
Medicinal notes
Papaver somniferum is considered by some to be an herbal remedy. It's used as an analgesic, a narcotic or an antispasmodic. Opium poppy should only be used under professional guidance. This plant is legally restricted in some countries. Only the latex is used in herbal preparations. highly addictive.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
rank heavy odor
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Strong
Fragrance category
Rank
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Cool
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
It does not necessarily require warm days for good production. Propagation of Papaver somniferum can be achieved by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Papaver somniferum has an annual life cycle. Leaves: Opium poppy has deeply lobed, hairy leaves. Flowers: This plant has flowers that pop open with paper thin petals that surround yellow centers. The flowers appear in various colors.
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