How many different opiates are derived from the opium poppy?

The correct answer is that there are seven primary opiates derived from the opium poppy. Opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) contains various alkaloids, with the most notable being morphine and codeine. In addition to these two, other opiates such as thebaine, papaverine, noscapine, oripavine, and diversely modified derivatives that can be synthesized from these primary alkaloids contribute to the total. Understanding that opiates are the natural alkaloids coming directly from the poppy is crucial in the context of narcotics and their classification, as this knowledge helps to differentiate between naturally occurring compounds and synthetic opioids.