Assam destroys poppy plantations worth ₹27.20 crore, Chief Minister compares local cultivators to Pablo Escobar.

Poppy seeds, derived from the opium poppy plant (Papaver somniferum), are commonly used in various food products. However, their consumption can lead to the presence of opiate alkaloids ...

A 3-year-old boy who loves plants has been honored by police for finding a banned opium poppy in his neighborhood. Kawamura Yuki discovered a plant with blooming purple flowers in an open area ...

and stems of opium poppy because they're poisonous. Only the seeds are edible. If you want poppies in different colors this ...

Imphal: The Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) has announced a strong stance against illegal poppy cultivation among the planters on the border.

Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers have succeeded in slashing opium poppy production in the country after banning cultivation of the crop, analysis of satellite imagery and reports from the ground ...

Opioids are a class of drugs that “derive from, or mimic, natural substances found in the opium poppy plant”, according to ...

Chatra: Following Ranchi and Khunti districts, police efforts against poppy cultivation are yielding positive results in ...

What are Poppy Seeds? Poppy seeds are derived from the opium poppy plant (Papaver somniferum) and are the tiny, nutty-flavored seeds found in the pod of the flower. They come in various shades ...