Where does codeine originates?

Codeine is an opiate that is derived from the opium poppy plant, specifically from the latex produced by the seed pods of Papaver somniferum. It is one of the several alkaloids found in opium, alongside morphine and thebaine. Codeine is typically obtained through a chemical process that involves the extraction and modification of these natural substances. It has been used for its analgesic and cough suppressant properties since the early 19th century.