How do papaver somuniferum reproduce?

Answer 1

Opium Poppies are asexual, meaning a male does not pollinate a female. In fact, there is no male or female. One Papaver Somniferum (opium poppy) will spread around 1,000 seeds at the end of its life cycle.The seeds are produced in the center of the "pod", and will be spread once the petals fall, the "pod" swells, and eventually falls over and decays.

Answer 2

Papaver somniferum, or the opium poppy, reproduces through the production of seeds. These seeds are contained within the seed pods that develop after the flowers are pollinated. Pollination is typically facilitated by bees and other insects. Once the seeds are mature, the pods dry out and release them for dispersal.