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Prickly poppies
Prickly poppies (Argemone)
Prickly poppies are flowering herbs native to warm and often dry regions of the Americas, as well as Hawaii. As their common name "Prickly poppies" suggests, they are characterized by prickly foliage and stems, and typical four-petal poppy-shaped flowers. They represent resilient plants that thrive in adverse conditions, and are often one of the first wildflowers to colonize disturbed habitats in their native regions.
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Attributes of Prickly poppies

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Scientific Classification of Prickly poppies

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8 most common species:
Argemone albiflora
White prickly poppy
White prickly poppy (Argemone albiflora) is a deciduous annual plant that can grow to be 30 to 91 cm tall. It is a single flowering plant with a cupped white flower growing at the top of its prickly stem. This species blooms from spring to summer. Its nectar attracts bees. White prickly poppy is toxic to humans.
Argemone mexicana
Mexican prickly poppy
Argemone mexicana has been naturalized in many parts of the world. It is extremely tolerant of drought and poor soil, but is poisonous to grazing animals. Its seed pods secrete a pale yellow latex when cut open. In India, the mexican prickly poppy is used in the Holika Dahan festival, in which adults and children worship by offering flowers.
Argemone munita
Chicalote
Chicalote (Argemone munita) is a perennial wildflower that will grow to 91 cm tall. The name Argemone munita means armed which is indicative of its prickly spikes. Foliage is a mint green color. It blooms in summer with delicate white flowers with an array of bright yellow stamen.
Argemone ochroleuca
Pale mexican pricklypoppy
It is a herbaceous plant that reaches a size of up to 1 m in height, with blue-whitish, thorny stems; when it is cut, a milky yellow juice emerges. The leaves have divisions with teeth and a spine on the tip; its flowers are yellow, cream or white, lonely and large, they look like paper.
Argemone polyanthemos
Prickly poppy
The prickly poppy is native to the Americas and Hawaii. It is scientifically known as Argemone polyanthemos and gets its common name from its prickly leaves. Animals avoid it because of its prickly parts and acrid taste.
Argemone platyceras
Chicalote poppy
The fabulously popular Chicalote poppy is not a true poppy, as it belongs to a different genus, and bears sharp, prickly leaves. Gardeners adore the chicalote poppy for its appeal to pollinators and enormous flowers (a single flower can span 15 cm!). Take care, as the leaves and seeds of this species are toxic to pets and humans alike.
Argemone grandiflora
Argemone grandiflora
Argemone grandiflora are flowering herbs native to warm and often dry regions of the Americas, as well as Hawaii. As their common name "Prickly poppies" suggests, they are characterized by prickly foliage and stems, and typical four-petal poppy-shaped flowers. They represent resilient plants that thrive in adverse conditions, and are often one of the first wildflowers to colonize disturbed habitats in their native regions.
Argemone pleiacantha
Southwestern pricklypoppy
It is an annual or perennial herb with branching, erect stems up to 1.5 meters tall. The plant is covered in prickles, often densely. The blue-green leaves are divided into sharp, toothlike lobes. The flower buds are up to 2 cm long and covered in prickles. They bloom into showy white-petalled flowers.

All Species of Prickly poppies

White prickly poppy
Argemone albiflora
White prickly poppy
White prickly poppy (Argemone albiflora) is a deciduous annual plant that can grow to be 30 to 91 cm tall. It is a single flowering plant with a cupped white flower growing at the top of its prickly stem. This species blooms from spring to summer. Its nectar attracts bees. White prickly poppy is toxic to humans.
Mexican prickly poppy
Argemone mexicana
Mexican prickly poppy
Argemone mexicana has been naturalized in many parts of the world. It is extremely tolerant of drought and poor soil, but is poisonous to grazing animals. Its seed pods secrete a pale yellow latex when cut open. In India, the mexican prickly poppy is used in the Holika Dahan festival, in which adults and children worship by offering flowers.
Chicalote
Argemone munita
Chicalote
Chicalote (Argemone munita) is a perennial wildflower that will grow to 91 cm tall. The name Argemone munita means armed which is indicative of its prickly spikes. Foliage is a mint green color. It blooms in summer with delicate white flowers with an array of bright yellow stamen.
Pale mexican pricklypoppy
Argemone ochroleuca
Pale mexican pricklypoppy
It is a herbaceous plant that reaches a size of up to 1 m in height, with blue-whitish, thorny stems; when it is cut, a milky yellow juice emerges. The leaves have divisions with teeth and a spine on the tip; its flowers are yellow, cream or white, lonely and large, they look like paper.
Prickly poppy
Argemone polyanthemos
Prickly poppy
The prickly poppy is native to the Americas and Hawaii. It is scientifically known as Argemone polyanthemos and gets its common name from its prickly leaves. Animals avoid it because of its prickly parts and acrid taste.
Chicalote poppy
Argemone platyceras
Chicalote poppy
The fabulously popular Chicalote poppy is not a true poppy, as it belongs to a different genus, and bears sharp, prickly leaves. Gardeners adore the chicalote poppy for its appeal to pollinators and enormous flowers (a single flower can span 15 cm!). Take care, as the leaves and seeds of this species are toxic to pets and humans alike.
Argemone grandiflora
Argemone grandiflora
Argemone grandiflora
Argemone grandiflora are flowering herbs native to warm and often dry regions of the Americas, as well as Hawaii. As their common name "Prickly poppies" suggests, they are characterized by prickly foliage and stems, and typical four-petal poppy-shaped flowers. They represent resilient plants that thrive in adverse conditions, and are often one of the first wildflowers to colonize disturbed habitats in their native regions.
Southwestern pricklypoppy
Argemone pleiacantha
Southwestern pricklypoppy
It is an annual or perennial herb with branching, erect stems up to 1.5 meters tall. The plant is covered in prickles, often densely. The blue-green leaves are divided into sharp, toothlike lobes. The flower buds are up to 2 cm long and covered in prickles. They bloom into showy white-petalled flowers.
Mojave pricklypoppy
Argemone corymbosa
Mojave pricklypoppy
Mojave pricklypoppy is a robust, prickly herbaceous perennial distinguished by bright yellow flowers and blue-green foliage. Characterized by a corymbose cluster of blooms atop stiff stems, this plant readily adapts to arid conditions with deep taproots. Its distinctive seed pods have pointed tips, contributing to its tough, resilient reputation in challenging environments.
Red pricklypoppy
Argemone sanguinea
Red pricklypoppy
Red pricklypoppy is distinguished by its prickly stems and vibrant red flowers, often resembling poppies. The plant typically thrives in arid soils, its thorny exterior serving as a deterrent to herbivores. Its hardy nature allows it to withstand harsh sunlight and scarce water, reflecting an adaptation to survive in challenging environments.
Smooth pricklypoppy
Argemone glauca
Smooth pricklypoppy
Smooth pricklypoppy is characterized by a robust stature with glaucous, or bluish-green, prickly leaves. Its large, solitary, and brightly colored yellow flowers are typically borne atop tall stems, opening under full sun. Adapted to arid conditions, smooth pricklypoppy's deep-rooting system allows it to thrive in poor, well-drained soils, often in disturbed areas hinting at its resilience.
Golden pricklypoppy
Argemone aenea
Golden pricklypoppy
Golden pricklypoppy is a resilient flowering plant displaying a robust set of spiky leaves and vibrant yellow blooms, reminiscent of poppies. Its tough, waxy cuticle helps it thrive in arid conditions, while its distinctively ridged seed pods set it apart. This hardy species prefers sunny, well-drained soil, typically colonizing disturbed sites.
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Argemone
Prickly poppies are flowering herbs native to warm and often dry regions of the Americas, as well as Hawaii. As their common name "Prickly poppies" suggests, they are characterized by prickly foliage and stems, and typical four-petal poppy-shaped flowers. They represent resilient plants that thrive in adverse conditions, and are often one of the first wildflowers to colonize disturbed habitats in their native regions.
Lifespan
Lifespan
Annual
Plant Type
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Herb/Vine
info

Key Facts About Prickly poppies

Attributes of Prickly poppies

Leaf type
Deciduous

Scientific Classification of Prickly poppies

distribution

Distribution of Prickly poppies

Distribution Map of Prickly poppies

distribution map
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
species

Exploring the Prickly poppies Plants

8 most common species:
Argemone albiflora
White prickly poppy
White prickly poppy (Argemone albiflora) is a deciduous annual plant that can grow to be 30 to 91 cm tall. It is a single flowering plant with a cupped white flower growing at the top of its prickly stem. This species blooms from spring to summer. Its nectar attracts bees. White prickly poppy is toxic to humans.
Argemone mexicana
Mexican prickly poppy
Argemone mexicana has been naturalized in many parts of the world. It is extremely tolerant of drought and poor soil, but is poisonous to grazing animals. Its seed pods secrete a pale yellow latex when cut open. In India, the mexican prickly poppy is used in the Holika Dahan festival, in which adults and children worship by offering flowers.
Argemone munita
Chicalote
Chicalote (Argemone munita) is a perennial wildflower that will grow to 91 cm tall. The name Argemone munita means armed which is indicative of its prickly spikes. Foliage is a mint green color. It blooms in summer with delicate white flowers with an array of bright yellow stamen.
Argemone ochroleuca
Pale mexican pricklypoppy
It is a herbaceous plant that reaches a size of up to 1 m in height, with blue-whitish, thorny stems; when it is cut, a milky yellow juice emerges. The leaves have divisions with teeth and a spine on the tip; its flowers are yellow, cream or white, lonely and large, they look like paper.
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All Species of Prickly poppies

popular genus

More Popular Genus

Dracaena
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Ficus
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Rubus
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Acer
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Solanum
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Rosa
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Quercus
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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