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Few weeds have been more successful throughout history than the poppy. Hated by farmers for its stubbornness, the poppy has been a favorite of artists and poets, due to its distinct and brilliant color, and it has functioned symbolically as everything from a war memorial to an emblem of the exotic cultures of the East. In this book, Andrew Lack explores all the aspects of one of our most familiar flowers, combining biology, history, and culture to paint a bright portrait of this fascinating plant. Lack looks deep into the past of the poppy's ancient history-before it seemed to inhabit only ditches and cornfields-and examines the biology that gives it its unique coloring. He analyzes the poppy's many members of this beautiful family, including the opium poppy, which is the source of one of the world's oldest-and most ravaging-narcotics. He describes how the poppy came to be associated with war and remembrance, and he looks at how they have been used to commemorate everything from weddings to funerals. Beautifully illustrated, the book will appeal to gardeners or anyone fascinated by the way plants have so powerfully figured in human culture and traditions.
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Pollination Biology and Life History Traits of the Rare Las Vegas Bear Poppy (Arctomecon californica)
Arctomecon californica, the Las Vegas bear poppy, is a rare plant found only in the eastern Mojave Desert of North America. Because of recent declines in the populations of this endemic plant, conservationists are currently seeking protection for A. californica under the US Endangered Species Act. In this study, we investigated the natural history of A. californica and documented insect visitors potentially pollinating A. californica in Clark County, Nevada. We find that the populations of A. californica fluctuate from year to year, with many populations declining by over 90% from 2021 to 2022. The pollinator communities of A. californica also vary from year to year. In some years, specialist bees in the genus Perdita make up the majority of pollinators, while in other years, generalist bees like Apis mellifera and Hylaeus dominate. Furthermore, we confirm what previous work has suggested, that A. californica requires pollinators to set seed, yet not all insect visitors are good pollinators. This work provides useful natural history information about the Las Vegas bear poppy, which will be informative to conservationists designing strategies to protect this imperiled species.
Journal Article
Poppies : blood swept lands and seas of red
The major art installation Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red at the Tower of London marked one hundred years since the first full day of Britain's involvement in the First World War. Created by artists Paul Cummins and Tom Piper, 888,246 ceramic poppies progressively filled the Tower's famous moat between 17 July and 11 November 2014. Each poppy represented a British military fatality during the war. The poppies encircled the iconic landmark, creating a spectacular display visible from all around the Tower, which attracted more than 5 million visitors. The scale of the installation was intended to reflect the magnitude of such an important centenary and create a powerful visual commemoration. Featuring forewords by Paul Cummins and Tom Piper and stunning photography of the installation, The Poppies: Blood Red Lands and Seas of Red is the only official publication to mark this landmark event. As thousands of the poppies used in the installation tour the country during the remainder of the First World War Centenary, this publication will undoubtedly prove popular with visitors to both the Tower and the new venues alike.
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Surgeons and Surgery from Ancient Persia (5,000 Years of Surgical History)
The development of surgery is indebted to scientists and surgeons from various civilizations throughout history. The present study considers surgery in the ancient Persian civilization. It highlights aspects of the subject, such as findings of the first trephinated skulls in Iran; surgeons’ social class (
kareto baēšaza
in the Avestan language—dating back 3,000 years); surgical operations such as cesarean section and procedures to treat breast cancer; and the use of anesthetic compounds and surgical practice in the military. It is hoped that this catalogue of historical evidence of surgical practice in ancient Persian civilization will contribute to the history of surgery, as an important field in medical science.
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A Gift from the Buddhist Monastery: The Role of Buddhist Medical Practices in the Assimilation of the Opium Poppy in Chinese Medicine during the Song Dynasty (960–1279)
This paper aims to critically appraise the incorporation of opium poppy into medical practice in Song-dynasty China. By analysing materia medica and formularies, along with non-medical sources from the Song period, this study sheds light on the role of Chinese Buddhist monasteries in the process of incorporation of foreign plants into Chinese medicine. It argues that Buddhist monasteries played a significant role in the evolution of the use of opium poppy in Song dynasty medicine. This is because the consumption practices in Buddhist monasteries inspired substantial changes in the medical application of the flower during the Southern Song dynasty. While, at the beginning of Song dynasty, court scholars incorporated opium poppy into official materia medica in order to treat disorders such as huangdan and xiaoke
, as well as cinnabar poisoning, this study of the later Song medical treatises shows how opium poppy was repurposed to treat symptoms such as diarrhoea, coughing and spasms. Such a shift in the medical use of the poppy occurred after Chinese literati and doctors became acquainted with the role of the flower in the diet and medical practices of Buddhist monks across China. Therefore, the case study of the medical application of opium poppy during the Song dynasty provides us with insights into how the spread of certain practices in Buddhist monasteries might have contributed to the change in both professional medical practices and daily-life healthcare in local communities in that period.
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Opium : uncovering the politics of the poppy
Opium: bitter, brownish, sticky - and highly addictive. But its impact goes beyond tales of personal pleasure or misery. It is a story played out on an international stage: major powers, local war lords, national governments - all have a stake in the continuing story that is illicit opium production. Pierre Chouvy exposes the politics behind illicit opium production. In particular he explores the remote mountainous regions of Asia that produce 90% of the world's illicit opium - the Golden Triangle of Thailand, Laos and Burma and the Golden Crescent of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran. He reveals the real drivers of the modern day trade and shows why a century of international effort, and forty years of a US led war on drugs, have failed. A powerful insight into the complex international politics of the poppy.
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Ethiodized poppyseed oil versus ioversol for image quality and adverse events in hysterosalpingography: a prospective cohort study
Background
This study aimed to investigate the image quality and adverse events (AEs) of ethiodized poppyseed oil (EPO) compared with ioversol as contrast agents in hysterosalpingography (HSG).
Methods
Two hundred twenty-eight patients underwent HSG were consecutively recruited in this prospective cohort study, and were accordingly divided into EPO group (
N
= 165) and ioversol group (
N
= 63). The quality of image was assessed according to the European Guidelines on quality criteria for diagnostic radiographic images. AEs during, within 2 h and at 1-month post-HSG were recorded.
Results
EPO displayed elevated image quality compared with ioversol including the total image quality score (
P
< 0.001), the cervical canal display score (
P
< 0.001), shape and outline of uterus score (
P
< 0.01), cervical mucosa or folds score (
P
< 0.001), oviduct isthmus score (
P
< 0.001), ampulla and fimbriae of oviduct score (
P
< 0.001) and celiac diffuse image score (
P
< 0.001). Multivariate linear regression displayed that EPO (
P
< 0.001) was an independent predictive factor for increased total image quality score. AEs were similar between EPO group and ioversol group during and within 2 h post-HSG (all
P
> 0.05). However, at 1-month post-HSG, the number of patients had unchanged and faded menstrual blood color decreased but the proportion of patients with deepened menstrual color increased in EPO group compared with ioversol group (
P
= 0.007). In addition, the number of patients had iodine residue in uterine cavity was elevated in EPO group compared with ioversol group (
P
< 0.001).
Conclusion
EPO is more efficient in image quality and equally tolerant compared to ioversol as contrast agents in HSG.
Journal Article
The Mystified ‘Other’ the Intersection of Vampiric Myths and Queer Subculture in 20th Century New Orleans
New Orleans is known for its rich cultural landscape and gothic allure. Many are familiar with the pop culture depictions of vampires in New Orleans; however, myths of vampires circulate around the city. This study explores how the vampiric myths and culture in 20th-century New Orleans serve as a powerful allegory for the experiences of the queer community, reflecting their marginalization, resilience, and search for identity. Through an analysis of historical documents, academic literature, and popular culture, this study reveals how the intersection of these narratives not only mirrored changing societal attitudes toward queerness but also contributed to shaping public memory and cultural identity in New Orleans. By focusing on vampiric folklore as an allegory for queerness, this project contributes to broader discussions about how myths function as tools for resilience and identity formation, particularly within communities historically marked by marginalization and otherness. The significance of the intersection of queer history and myth lies in its ability to highlight the adaptability of folklore and gothic narratives as cultural mechanisms for addressing exclusion and asserting belonging.
Dissertation