Poppy seeds have been cultivated for over 3000 years, primarily in Mediterranean countries. The opium poppy plant, from which poppy seeds are harvested, is native to parts of Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. One of the earliest mentions of poppy cultivation is found in ancient Greek texts from the Mediterranean region. The Moors introduced poppy seed crops to Spain in the 8th c... https://prachicmi.livepositively.com/poppy-seeds-one-of-the-most-versatile-seeds-used-in-cooking/new=1