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golden pricklypoppy
Scientific Name: Argemone aenea
Family: Papaveraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual, Biennial, Perennial
Other Names:
Argemone aenea - Golden Pricklypoppy
Argemone aenea, commonly known as the Golden Pricklypoppy, is a captivating annual forb/herb found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a prickly poppy, suggesting it may have spines or sharp edges.
- When plucked, the plant exudes a "golden coled yellowish milk."
Considerations for Children
- This plant is a prickly poppy, suggesting it may have spines or sharp edges.
- When plucked, the plant exudes a "golden coled yellowish milk."
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Argemone aenea G.B. Ownbey
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Common Names: Golden Pricklypoppy, Prickly Poppy, Mexican Poppy
- Synonyms:
- Golden Thistle of Peru (Argemone vulgaris Spach)
- Mexican Poppy (Echtrus mexicanus (L.) Nieuwl.)
- Prickly Poppy (Echtrus trivialis L.)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the southwestern U.S. and northern Mexico.
Morphological Characteristics
- An annual forb/herb.
- The golden pricklypoppy can develop like a shrub.
- Deeply indented bluegreen leaves.
- Known for its prickly nature.
- Some varieties have golden-eyed blooms.
- Assumes an orangeyellow coloring in summer.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Bees are attracted to the pale golden centers of the flowers.