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Opium Poppy

Papaver somniferum L.

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Papaver somniferum (Opium Poppy) is a species of annual herb in the family Papaveraceae. They have a self-supporting growth form. They are associated with freshwater habitat. They are native to South Africa. They have simple, broad leaves and capsule fruit. Individuals can grow to 0.66 m.

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EOL has data for 26 attributes, including:

Known occurrences, collected specimens and observations of opium poppy. View this species on GBIF