He evaded the rabid dog by running into his house and locking the door.
Papaver means that it is a member of the Poppy genus when translated to English, while somniferum means "sleep-inducing". When translated from Latin to English, it basically means "the poppy that brings you sleep" or the "sleep inducing poppy", which is not that wrong considering that it is used to make opium.
The president serves 1-2 Terms, A term last for 4 years. They get elected automatic 4 years, then if they will reelection that's another 4 years!