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Wait until the petals fall from the seed pod, leaving a ball shape pod. Scratch the surface of the pod with a pin, very lightly (if you scratch too deep, it will ruin the opium) or about 1/12 inch. I thick, white sap will come out. That is opium. Let the wounds seep for a few hours. Come back and the opium should have dried, then scrape it off of the pod. This is crude opium
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∙ 13y agoOpium poppies. They're giant red poppies with big round pale green seed heads and hairy stalks. They grow wild.
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∙ 11y agoTechnically yes; however, most contain only trace amounts that are too low to be of any notable use.
Only certain types contain enough to be harvested.
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∙ 7y agoThey are actually called opium poppies - Papaver somniferum
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∙ 11y agoNo
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Can you grow opium poppies in an aerogarden?
Yes, you can grow opium poppies in an aerogarden.
What is the origin of opium?
opium poppies
Steps on how to grow opium poppies?
Although possession of opium poppy seeds is not illegal in the United States, growing opium poppies is illegal.Since WikiAnswers goes by the laws of the United States, we cannot provide information on how to grow opium poppies.
What does poppies give us?
Poppies give us poppy seeds and opium.
Where is opium made at?
Anywhere that opium poppies grow, like China, Afganistan, and Pakistan.
What are the ratings and certificates for Poppies Odyssey of an Opium Eater - 2010?
Poppies Odyssey of an Opium Eater - 2010 is rated/received certificates of: USA:R (certificate #46504)
What are poppies used for?
Poppies are a decorative flower, and they are also a source of opium, and of edible poppy seeds.
What types of flowers grow in Afghanistan?
Opium poppies.
What was supposedly Kurt Cobain's favourite type of flowers?
Opium poppies CUTE. actually he likes white stargazer lilies the best.
How many colors do poppies come in?
Seven. Poppies come in many shades of white, yellow, pink, red, orange, blue, and purple
Why isn't opium poppies grown in the US legally?
Opium poppies contain compounds used to make drugs like heroin, leading to restrictions on their cultivation in the US to prevent illegal drug production and trafficking. The cultivation of opium poppies for medical use is tightly regulated and limited to licensed growers to control the production and distribution of opiate medications.
Where does Oxymorphone come from?
Oxymorphone is a semi-synthetic opioid drug related to morphine and codeine. It is derived from thebaine, a constituent of opium gum from poppies.
