Dried Opium Poppy

Dried opium poppy refers to the harvested and processed parts of the opium poppy plant, particularly its seed pods. The plant contains alkaloids that can be extracted to produce opium, a powerful narcotic. This substance has historical significance in medicine and trade but is also associated with addiction and illegal drug use. The dried material can be used for various purposes, including the production of legal and illegal drugs like morphine and heroin. Due to its potential for abuse, opium poppy cultivation is regulated in many countries.