What drug is a red flower?
In several states, various species of poppies are planted along the sides of highways for erosion control, for example, the red corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas). Although the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) has the highest concentration of narcotics, all poppies in the Papaver genus do contain some amount of narcotic. Though poppy seeds are not banned in India, there were a number of restrictions on handling them. An importer or a grower should obtain permission from the appropriate authorities concerned. The seeds, which were packed in waterproof sachets, would be used for extraction of toxic substances and as narcotics.