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The Latin name for Opium Poppy is 'Papaver Somniferum'. 'Papaver' is the word for a poppy and 'somniferum' means 'I bring sleep'. So in Latin, Papaver Somniferum means 'poppy which brings sleep' referring to the sedative and painkilling nature of opium.
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What does the name 'Poppy' mean?
The name Poppy means 'from the flower' originating from the Latin language, it is a feminine given name.Girls with the name Poppy are so-o cool!I wish my name was Poppy!It's after the flower.The flower name poppy is derived from papaver, the Latin word for poppy.
What does opium stands for?
Opium doesn't stand for anything. The name of the drug comes from the flower that it's harvested from, the Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum)
What plant or flower makes opiates?
The botanical name for opium poppy is Papaver somniferum.The poppy is used for medicinal purposes, such as the production of morphine and codeine. Unfortunately is is also used to produce illegal drugs such as heroin.
What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the perennial flower Opium Poppy?
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Papaver somniferum.
What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the poisonous plant Opium Poppy?
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Papaver somniferum.
What is the Latin name of bloodroot?
Sanguinaria canadensis and belongs to the poppy family (Papaveraceae).
Should i name my kitten amora Luna or poppy?
It depends... what does amora luna mean, and what does poppy mean. It should be the name that suits the kitten most.
What is the name of the hormones that contain opium?
Opium is a natural substance produced by the Poppy plant - it is not produced by the body. The body's natural painkillers, called Endorphines, are released when the body is subjected to enough stress or trauma. They can also be released through a lot of physical and mental training, but by a lot, I mean years, and even then it's no guarantee.
What is the name poppy mean in french?
It isn't a girl's name in French, but the name of the flower is 'coquelicot'. It also means poo in french if you use it in an inappropriate way
What does the name Shane mean in Latin?
Shane is not a Latin name.
What is the birth name of Poppy Lagos?
Poppy Lagos's birth name is Poppy Lagodmos.
Where does the name Poppy come from?
The name Poppy comes from the flower
