The common name for the flower "Papaver somniferum" is opium poppy. This flowering plant is notable for its distinctive large, showy blooms and its production of opium latex, which contains alkaloids such as morphine and codeine. These compounds have significant medicinal and recreational uses, leading to the cultivation of opium poppies in various regions worldwide. Beyond their association with drug production, opium poppies are also grown for ornamental purposes and in some cultures for their seeds, which are used in baking and cooking. Their complex history reflects both agricultural heritage and the challenges of substance use and regulation.