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Opium Poppy, X-ray

X-ray of Opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) flower. This poppy is the source of opium, a narcotic resin that contains the alkaloids morphine and codeine. These are used by the pharmaceutical industry as painkillers (analgesics). Opium can be refined to yield the illegal drug heroin.

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Title: Opium Poppy, X-ray

Caption: X-ray of Opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) flower. This poppy is the source of opium, a narcotic resin that contains the alkaloids morphine and codeine. These are used by the pharmaceutical industry as painkillers (analgesics). Opium can be refined to yield the illegal drug heroin.

Credit: Album / Science Source / Ted Kinsman

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Image size: 7146 × 9095 px | 185.9 MB

Print size: 60.5 × 77.0 cm | 2813.4 × 3580.7 in (300 dpi)

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