Poppies

The poppy is known for its soporific effects. After all, it’s the flower that is famously (or infamously) known as the natural source of opiates, including opium, morphine, and heroin. Yet even before it was engineered to produce dangerously potent drugs, the poppy was known as a natural sleep-inducer for centuries. In fact, the drug morphine, which is derived from poppies, is named for the Greek god of dreams and sleep, Morpheus.

Special thanks to "Teatro del Fiore" who allowed me to photograph in their garden.