Perseverance
by Joe Schofield
Title
Perseverance
Artist
Joe Schofield
Medium
Photograph
Description
Papaver somniferum, the opium poppy, is the species of plant from which opium and poppy seeds are derived. Opium is the source of many drugs, including morphine (and its derivative heroin), thebaine, codeine, papaverine, and noscapine. The Latin botanical name means the "sleep-bringing poppy", referring to the sedative properties of some of these opiates.
The opium poppy is the only species of Papaveraceae that is an agricultural crop grown on a large scale. Other species, Papaver rhoeas and Papaver argemone, are important agricultural weeds, and may be mistaken for the crop.
It is also valuable for ornamental purposes, and has been known as the "common garden poppy", referencing all the group of poppy plants.[citation needed]
Poppy seeds of Papaver somniferum are an important food item and the source of poppyseed oil, a healthy edible oil that has many uses.
Uploaded
June 7th, 2015
Statistics
Viewed 2,581 Times - Last Visitor from Ottawa, ON - Canada on 03/29/2024 at 5:00 AM
Embed
Share
Sales Sheet
Comments (4)
Randy Rosenberger
This special recognition of being one of our highly FEATURED ARTISTS is very well deserving and I am so happy for you to receive the high accolades in our WFS group. It is a true honor to bestow upon you this recognition, due to the professional quality, creativity, and pure beauty of this fine piece of artwork. As administrator of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group, I am very proud of you for this accomplishment. LIKED and FAVED Forever, Elvis