Poppy Family (Papaveraceae) Flashcards
The poppy family has how many stamens and pistils?
many stamens and 1 pistil
The Opium poppy has what type of fruit shape?
capsule
What does the Opium poppy fruit produce?
opium
What can opium be used for?
laudanum, morphine, heroin
What is laudanum used for?
an opium in alcohol and common pain reliever
What is morphine used for?
a common pain reliever
How is heroin made?
morphine + 2 acetyl groups
Where is opium grown?
Middle Eastern India
What was the first opium war about?
China tried stopping British from importing opium into China and they lost Hong Kong to B. forces (1839 to 1842)
What was the second opium war about?
China tried to stop British from importing opium (1865) and lost
How are poppies planted in TN?
along interstates
What is the family for cannabis?
Cannabaceae
What is the scientific name for cannabis?
Cannabis sativa
Where is cannabis from?
Asia
What are the varieties/subspecies of cannabis?
marijuana and hemp
What type of trichomes does marijuana have?
glandular
What does marijuana contain (that’s addictive)?
THC (tetrahydrocannabis)
What can THC be turned into?
if it’s dried, it turns into hash
What can THC do (besides being addictive)?
kill bacteria/fungi and treat glaucoma
Where is the highest THC concentration?
in the female flowers
T or F. Can marijuana be both genders?
No, they will be either be female OR male only
What does hemp look like?
taller, thinner shoot w/ leaves near the top
What can hemp be used for?
fibers used for ropes
Does hemp have THC?
No, but it does has CBD