Papaver armeniacum

Papaver armeniacum, the Armenian poppy, is a species of flowering plant in the family Papaveraceae, native to the Caucasus region. It produces the benzylisoquinoline alkaloid armepavine (6 7 methoxy 1 (4' hydroxy benzyl) 1234 tetrahydro isoquinoline).

Subtaxa

The following subspecies are accepted:

• Papaver armeniacum subsp. armeniacum
• Papaver armeniacum subsp. microstigmum <small>(Boiss.) Kadereit</small>
• Papaver armeniacum subsp. pilgerianum <small>(Fedde) Kadereit</small>

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