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Mojave pricklypoppy

Scientific Name: Argemone corymbosa

Family: Papaveraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Mojave Prickly Poppy (Argemone corymbosa)

The Mojave Prickly Poppy, scientifically known as Argemone corymbosa, is a striking wildflower native to the southwestern United States.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a "prickly poppy" which may indicate the presence of spines or bristles.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant is a "prickly poppy" which may indicate the presence of spines or bristles.

Common Names

  • Mojave Prickly Poppy
  • Prickly Poppy
  • Desert Prickly Poppy
  • Mojave Pricklypoppy
  • Leafy prickly poppy
  • Mohave prickly poppy

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Argemone corymbosa E. Greene
  • Family: Papaveraceae (Poppy Family)
  • Kingdom: Not specified in text, but implied to be plantae.
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species

Subspecies

  • Argemone corymbosa Greene subsp. corymbosa
  • Argemone corymbosa ssp. arenicola G.B.
  • Argemone squarrosa Greene ssp. squarrosa (listed in text, but unclear if subspecies of Argemone corymbosa)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to the eastern Mojave Desert of the southwestern United States.
  • Observed at the foothills of Spring Mountains in Nevada.
  • Found in the Amargosa Desert Dune Field (Big Dune), near Beatty, Nevada.
  • Also found at the Lake Mead Area, Nevada, along the descent route from Little Pyramid Peak.
  • Reported at San Diego Botanical Gardens.

Ecological Role

  • The plant has a shrub-like development and tends to cover the land at its disposal.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Perennial forb/herb.
  • Bristly and erect, reaching 16-32 inches in height.
  • Flowers are very large, up to 5 inches across, and flat.
  • Petals are white and crepe-like.
  • Flowers are 2-3 inches across with yellow stamens.
  • Possesses a 1-inch ovulate capsule.

Growth Habits

  • Needs dry conditions and no water after establishment.

Additional Information

  • USDA Profile Symbol: ARCO6
  • Group: Dicot
  • Duration: Annual

Further Information

  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Discover Life
  • Encyclopaedia Britannica
  • CalPhotos