papaveraceae
Papaveraceae, commonly known as the poppy family, is a group of flowering plants in the order Ranunculales. The family comprises about 40 genera and 700–800 species, distributed across temperate and subtropical regions worldwide, with notable diversity in Eurasia and the Americas. Most members are herbaceous annuals or perennials that exude a milky latex when damaged.
Morphology and characteristics include typically alternate, often deeply lobed or dissected leaves; erect stems that may
Taxonomy and diversity: Papaveraceae sensu lato includes several well-known genera such as Papaver (true poppies), Eschscholzia
Ecology and uses: Several species produce latex rich in alkaloids, most famously Papaver somniferum, the source