Papaver somniferum

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The botanical name for the opium poppy, the seeds of which are legal to buy and grow, but cultivating them with the knowledge of producing a scheduled substance is a federal crime.

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Michael Pollan — This Is Your Mind on Plants | The Tim Ferriss Show

Michael Pollan — This Is Your Mind on Plants | The Tim Ferriss Show

Tim Ferriss

The botanical name for the opium poppy, the seeds of which are legal to buy and grow, but cultivating them with the knowledge of producing a scheduled substance is a federal crime.