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	~~'''Poppy''' is a type~~ of ~~flowering~~ plant in the family Papaveraceae. Poppies are herbaceous plants, often grown for their colorful flowers. One species of poppy, ''Papaver somniferum'', produces opium which is a narcotic that has been used for medicinal and ~~recreational purposes.~~		{{Short description\|An overview of the poppy plant and its uses in medicine and culture}}

	== ~~Description~~ ==		==Poppy==
	~~Poppies have~~ a ~~variety~~ of ~~morphological characteristics~~. ~~They~~ are ~~annual~~, ~~biennial, or perennial plants. The leaves are alternate~~ and ~~often lobed or pinnatifid~~. The ~~flowers have two sepals that fall off as~~ the ~~bud opens, and four~~ (~~or up to six~~) ~~petals in red, pink, orange, yellow, or lilac. There are many stamens in several whorls around a compound pistil~~, which ~~results from~~ the ~~fusion~~ of ~~carpels. The fruit is a capsule with many~~, ~~tiny seeds~~.		The '''poppy''' is a flowering plant in the subfamily [[Papaveroideae]] of the family [[Papaveraceae]]. Poppies are herbaceous plants, often grown for their colorful flowers and seeds. The most notable species is the [[opium poppy]] (''Papaver somniferum''), which is the source of opium and its derivatives, such as morphine and codeine.

	~~== Uses ==~~		[[File:Poppy_flower.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A poppy flower in bloom]]
	~~Poppies have a long history of use by humans~~. ~~The opium~~ poppy, ''Papaver somniferum'', is grown for opium, morphine, and other narcotics. It has also been used for food and oil. Other species, like ''Papaver rhoeas'' and ''Papaver argemone'', are important agricultural weeds, and may be harmful to livestock.

	== ~~Cultivation~~ ==		==Description==
	Poppies are ~~cultivated for~~ their flowers, and ~~for opium in some parts~~ of the ~~world~~. ~~They prefer light~~, ~~calcareous soil~~ and a ~~cool climate, and are often grown as ornamental plants~~.		Poppies are typically characterized by their vibrant flowers, which can be red, orange, yellow, or white. The flowers have four to six petals, and the center of the flower contains numerous stamens surrounding a pistil. The leaves are lobed or dissected, and the plants can vary in height from a few inches to several feet.

	== ~~Symbolism~~ ==		==Cultivation==
	Poppies ~~have been used as a symbol of sleep, peace~~, and ~~death~~. ~~In Greek~~ and ~~Roman myths~~, ~~poppies were used as offerings~~ to ~~the dead~~. ~~The red poppy has become a symbol of remembrance of soldiers who have died~~ in ~~various wars~~.		Poppies are cultivated worldwide, both for their ornamental value and for their seeds. The seeds are used in cooking and baking, while the opium poppy is cultivated for its latex, which is harvested to produce opium. Poppies prefer well-drained soil and full sun, and they are often grown in gardens and fields.

	== ~~See also~~ ==		==Medicinal Uses==
	* [[~~Papaveraceae~~]]		The opium poppy is the source of several important [[alkaloids]], including morphine, codeine, and thebaine. These compounds are used in medicine for their analgesic and antitussive properties. Morphine is a potent pain reliever, while codeine is commonly used to treat mild to moderate pain and cough.

			==Cultural Significance==
			Poppies have significant cultural symbolism. The red poppy is a symbol of remembrance for soldiers who have died in war, particularly in the context of [[Remembrance Day]] in Commonwealth countries. This symbolism originated from the poem "[[In Flanders Fields]]" by [[John McCrae]], which describes poppies growing among soldiers' graves in World War I.

			[[File:Opium_poppy.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Opium poppy (''Papaver somniferum'')]]

			==Toxicity==
			While poppy seeds are safe for consumption, other parts of the plant, particularly the latex, are toxic if ingested. The latex contains opium alkaloids, which can cause respiratory depression and other serious effects if consumed in large quantities.

			==Related pages==
	* [[Opium]]		* [[Opium]]
	* [[Morphine]]		* [[Morphine]]
	* [[~~Papaver somniferum~~]]		* [[Codeine]]
	* [[~~Papaver rhoeas~~]]		* [[Papaveraceae]]
	* [[~~Papaver argemone~~]]		* [[Remembrance Day]]

			[[Category:Papaveraceae]]
			[[Category:Medicinal plants]]
	[[Category:Flowers]]		[[Category:Flowers]]
	~~[[Category:Medicinal plants]]~~
	~~[[Category:Papaveraceae]]~~

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	~~File:Poppies_in_the_Sunset_on_Lake_Geneva.jpg\|Poppies in the Sunset on Lake Geneva~~
	~~File:A_bright_red_poppy_flower.jpg\|A bright red poppy flower~~
	~~File:Persian_Poppy,_Behbahan.jpg\|Persian Poppy, Behbahan~~
	~~File:Wild_Poppy_in_Mazandaran,_Iran.jpg\|Wild Poppy in Mazandaran, Iran~~
	~~File:Glaucium_flavum_2015-06-16_442.JPG\|Glaucium flavum~~
	~~File:3mohn_z01.JPG\|Poppy~~
	~~File:Afghan_poppies.jpg\|Afghan poppies~~
	~~File:Vincent_van_Gogh_-_Field_with_Poppies_(1889).jpg\|Vincent van Gogh - Field with Poppies (1889)~~
	~~File:Blood_Swept_Lands_And_Seas_Of_Red_9_Aug_2014.JPG\|Blood Swept Lands And Seas Of Red~~
	~~File:Lest_we_forget.jpg\|Lest we forget~~
	~~</gallery>~~

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			File:Poppies_in_the_Sunset_on_Lake_Geneva.jpg\|Poppies in the Sunset on Lake Geneva
			File:A_bright_red_poppy_flower.jpg\|A bright red poppy flower
			File:Persian_Poppy,_Behbahan.jpg\|Persian Poppy, Behbahan
			File:Wild_Poppy_in_Mazandaran,_Iran.jpg\|Wild Poppy in Mazandaran, Iran
			File:Glaucium_flavum_2015-06-16_442.JPG\|Glaucium flavum
			File:3mohn_z01.JPG\|Poppy
			File:Afghan_poppies.jpg\|Afghan poppies
			File:Vincent_van_Gogh_-_Field_with_Poppies_(1889).jpg\|Vincent van Gogh - Field with Poppies (1889)
			File:Blood_Swept_Lands_And_Seas_Of_Red_9_Aug_2014.JPG\|Blood Swept Lands And Seas Of Red
			File:Lest_we_forget.jpg\|Lest we forget
			</gallery>

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'''Poppy''' is a type of flowering plant in the family Papaveraceae. Poppies are herbaceous plants, often grown for their colorful flowers. One species of poppy, ''Papaver somniferum'', produces opium which is a narcotic that has been used for medicinal and recreational purposes.

== Description ==
Poppies have a variety of morphological characteristics. They are annual, biennial, or perennial plants. The leaves are alternate and often lobed or pinnatifid. The flowers have two sepals that fall off as the bud opens, and four (or up to six) petals in red, pink, orange, yellow, or lilac. There are many stamens in several whorls around a compound pistil, which results from the fusion of carpels. The fruit is a capsule with many, tiny seeds.

== Uses ==
Poppies have a long history of use by humans. The opium poppy, ''Papaver somniferum'', is grown for opium, morphine, and other narcotics. It has also been used for food and oil. Other species, like ''Papaver rhoeas'' and ''Papaver argemone'', are important agricultural weeds, and may be harmful to livestock.

== Cultivation ==
Poppies are cultivated for their flowers, and for opium in some parts of the world. They prefer light, calcareous soil and a cool climate, and are often grown as ornamental plants.

== Symbolism ==
Poppies have been used as a symbol of sleep, peace, and death. In Greek and Roman myths, poppies were used as offerings to the dead. The red poppy has become a symbol of remembrance of soldiers who have died in various wars.

== See also ==
* [[Papaveraceae]]
* [[Opium]]
* [[Morphine]]
* [[Papaver somniferum]]
* [[Papaver rhoeas]]
* [[Papaver argemone]]

[[Category:Flowers]]
[[Category:Medicinal plants]]
[[Category:Papaveraceae]]

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			<gallery>
			File:Poppies_in_the_Sunset_on_Lake_Geneva.jpg\|Poppies in the Sunset on Lake Geneva
			File:A_bright_red_poppy_flower.jpg\|A bright red poppy flower
			File:Persian_Poppy,_Behbahan.jpg\|Persian Poppy, Behbahan
			File:Wild_Poppy_in_Mazandaran,_Iran.jpg\|Wild Poppy in Mazandaran, Iran
			File:Glaucium_flavum_2015-06-16_442.JPG\|Glaucium flavum
			File:3mohn_z01.JPG\|Poppy
			File:Afghan_poppies.jpg\|Afghan poppies
			File:Vincent_van_Gogh_-_Field_with_Poppies_(1889).jpg\|Vincent van Gogh - Field with Poppies (1889)
			File:Blood_Swept_Lands_And_Seas_Of_Red_9_Aug_2014.JPG\|Blood Swept Lands And Seas Of Red
			File:Lest_we_forget.jpg\|Lest we forget
			</gallery>