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Opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) does not typically grow in rainforests; it is primarily cultivated in temperate climates. However, if considering the broader context of tropical environments, it may be found in disturbed areas or agricultural lands rather than in the dense layers of the rainforest, such as the canopy or understory. Its growth is more associated with open fields or regions where the environment is conducive to its cultivation.
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How does the opium poppy grow?
using sun
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 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 crops do afghan Farmers grow?
some are gonzobeans chickapees, and corn those are the main crops grown in afghanistan
What layer of the rainforest is the opium poppy in?
Poppy is a flower that grows up to 3 feet tall or so. It doesn't necessarily grow in the rainforest, rather farmers clear the rainforest to cultivate poppy in rural parts of the rainforest. Poppy grows on the ground, but the problem is the destruction of the rainforest that comes with growing it. Besides physically damaging the rainforest, the farmers, guerrillas, and cartel build roads that have devastating edge effects to the ecosystems. Poppies actually would not grow well in rain forests, as they require soil that drains well and at least partial direct sun. That is why they do well in places like Afghanistan.
What layer in the rain forest does a pineapple grow?
canopy
What layer of the forest do rubber trees grow?
The canopy.
Does the orchid grow in the canopy layer of the rain forest?
no
Which part of the poppy plant is opium obtained?
Opium is not grown, rather the opium poppy plant (Papaver somniferum) The prefix to somniferum is somni which means sleepy. After the opium poppy is planted it grows into a long stalk. Eventually flowers form at the top of the stalk and open with a little ball in the center with stamens (male parts containing pollen attached). This ball is the poppy pod, the flowers will fall off an all that will be left is a little pod on the end of the stalk. This pod will grow bigger and bigger until it is ready for harvesting. Most people leave the pod on the plant and score the surface to allow opium latex to drain out the sides where it is then collected and processed into opium or heroin. The latex contains two basic active opioids, Morphine and Codeine. Most of the poppy crop uses some chemical process to turn the opium latex into heroin where it is sold in other countries like the united states. I have no idea at the best way to do this or the actual process as I live in the United States and have never harvested poppies, or used heroin or opium, but this is generally how the plant grows. It is quite a beautiful plant, especially right before the petals fall off and it is just quite a beautiful red poppy plant.
Which layer does the Rafflesia grow on?
The Rafflesia Arnoldii is in the Forest Floor
Do poppy flowers still exist today?
Yes, poppy flowers still exist today. They are cultivated in gardens and farms for their ornamental beauty and for the production of opium, which is used in the pharmaceutical industry. Wild poppy flowers also grow in various regions around the world.
Can you grow poppies in the us?
Yes, you can grow poppies in the U.S., but the type of poppy matters. While California poppies are legal and can be cultivated in many states, the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) is illegal to grow in the U.S. due to its association with narcotics. Always check local regulations before planting to ensure compliance with state laws.
