PAPAVERACEAE
\pˈapɐvəɹˌe͡ɪsiː], \pˈapɐvəɹˌeɪsiː], \p_ˈa_p_ɐ_v_ə_ɹ_ˌeɪ_s_iː]\
Definitions of PAPAVERACEAE
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The poppy plant family of the order Papaverales, subclass Magnoliidae, class Magnoliopsida. These have bisexual, regular, cup-shaped flowers with one superior pistil and many stamens; 2 or 3 conspicuous, separate sepals and a number of separate petals. The fruit is a capsule. Leaves are usually deeply cut or divided into leaflets.
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Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.