Papaver somniferum or opium poppy is a medicinal and edible plant that is cultivated all over the world. Poppy seed are used for various pastries and cakes. The seeds are extracted from the capsules that are formed after flowering. They bloom in May, and capsules with seeds are formed in June. It is mainly planted in large quantities for sale in the food industry and the pharmaceutical industry, most often for the production of morphine.
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