Papaver somniferum - achievements, incertitudes, expectations

Ion I. Bǎrǎ, Eckard Welimann

Abstract


The poppy (Papaver somniferum L.) has had in the past, has now and will have in the future a special position among medicinal plants. It is of increasing scientific interest due to its utility, aesthetic, alimentary and pharmaceutical values. At present we possess much information on this plant from the fields of biochemistry, morphology, genetics and pharmacy.

Keywords


Papaver somniferum

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5586/asbp.1985.017

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  • 2083-9480 (online)
  • 0001-6977 (print; ceased since 2016)
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