Class
Family
Genus
Classification
Nomenclature
Scientific Name:
Papaver somniferum subsp. setigerum (DC.) Corb.
Description
Stems rarely taller than 60 cm. Lvs sharply dentate; teeth often tipped with a spiny hair; midrib setulose beneath. Capsule obovoid, (10)–15–20 × (5)–10–15 mm; stigma rays 5–8–(10).
[From: Webb et al. (1988) Flora of New Zealand. Volume 4.]
Biostatus
Exotic
Phenology
Flowering: Oct.–Nov.–(Dec.); Fruiting: (Oct.)–Nov.–Dec.
Bibliography
Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 No 116 (as at 15 December 2022), Public Act Schedule 2 Class B controlled drugs – New Zealand Legislation. https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1975/0116/latest/DLM436586.html
