Opium Poppy, Papaver somniferum The notoriety of Papaver somniferum, the “sleep-inducing poppy,” is only partly to do with its outlaw family. Opium poppies are grown for their edible seeds and for ...

FDA examines poppy seed safety concerns, focusing on potential opiate contamination Through adverse reports, scientific literature and preliminary surveillance of samples, FDA found that poppy seeds ...