Question about opium poppy (papaver somniforem)

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From: Abe Klagsbrun
Date: Sun, 19 May 1996 00:00

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Does anyone out there know about differences between different varieties of
papaver somniferum (opium poppy)?

I've discovered that there are several different subtypes (regarding
appearance) within this family, although they don't seem to be
scientifically named differently.

Specifically, I'm curious to know whether any one subtype produces larger
amounts of latex (sap) and/or higher concentrations of opium alkaloid.

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Subject: Question about opium poppy (papaver somniforem)
Date: 1996/05/19
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