Opium Poppy

Papaver somniferum

The Opium Poppy, or Papaver somniferum, has been known as a natural sleep inducer for centuries. The drug morphine, a derivative of opium poppies, is named for the Greek god of sleep, Morpheus. In Greek mythology, Morpheus communicated divine messages and foretold one’s fate by slipping into their dreams. Poppies are a reminder to pay attention to your dreams and their important messages.