Papaver dubium
Papaver dubium, commonly known as the long-headed poppy, is a resilient annual herb native to Europe and Asia. Recognized by its slender stems and delicate, pale pink petals, this species belongs to the Papaveraceae family. While often viewed as a weed, it holds significant botanical and ecological interest.
- Scientific name: Papaver dubium
- Family: Papaveraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ranunculales. Finally, it is a member of the Papaveraceae family, falling under the genus Papaver.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Papaveraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Papaver | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across the northern reaches of the European continent. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing within the borders of Denmark. Its presence also extends further north into the territories of Finland and Norway. Additionally, the species is widely distributed across the British Isles, specifically in Great Britain and Ireland. These locations collectively define the primary northern habitats for Papaver dubium.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Papaver dubium has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include codeine, morphine, thebaine.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| codeine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| morphine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thebaine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |