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Papaver bracteatum
Papaver bracteatum im Botanischen Garten Erlangen.JPG
Scientific classification edit
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Template:Taxonomy/PapaverPapaver bracteatum

Papaver bracteatum, also known as the Iranian poppy, Persian poppy or the The Great Scarlet poppy This species is grown to produce thebaine, which is commercially converted to codeine and semi-synthetic opiates. Papaver bracteatum does not contain morphine, codeine or any other narcotic alkaloids in significant amounts. Oripavine has been reported in minute traces but would not exert a relevant activity.[1]

References[edit]

  1. Von Lyle E. Craker, James E. Simon (Eds.) (1991). Herbs, Spices, and Medicinal Plants: Recent Advances in Botany, Horticulture, and Pharmacology Vol. II. (p. 69) Binghamton NY: The Haworth Press Inc. LCCN 86-646860