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PAPAVERACE.E. 



of this plant, and collecting the juice, which exudes 

 and hardens. The seeds are destitute of narcotic pro- 

 perties, and afford a wholesome oil, which is said to be 

 much used in adulterating olive oil. Flowers usually 

 white, with a purple stain at the base of the petals ; ,but 

 the colours of garden varieties are endless. FL July, 

 August. Annual. 



2. MECONOPSIS ( Welsh Poppy). 



1. M. Cdmbrica (Yellow Welsh Poppy). The only 

 British species, easily distinguished from any of the fore- 



