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Is Papaver toxic? A Guide to Poppy Plant Dangers

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According to one observational study, 53.13% of infants and children admitted with opium poppy intoxication died, highlighting the potential severity of ingesting raw *Papaver* plant material. This underscores the critical importance of understanding which poppy species are toxic, as some can pose a serious danger to humans and pets.