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Mojave pricklypoppy
Scientific Name: Argemone corymbosa ssp. arenicola
Family: Papaveraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Mojave Prickly Poppy (Argemone corymbosa)
The Mojave prickly poppy (Argemone corymbosa) is a captivating flowering plant native to the eastern Mojave Desert. Its striking white flowers and distinctive prickly nature make it a memorable sight in its arid environment.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is described as "prickly," indicating the presence of spines or thorns.
Considerations for Children
- This plant is described as "prickly," indicating the presence of spines or thorns.
Common Names and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Argemone corymbosa
- Common Name: Mojave prickly poppy
- Family: Papaveraceae (Poppy family)
- Rank: Subspecies, such as Argemone corymbosa Greene subsp. corymbosa and Argemone corymbosa ssp. arenicola.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the eastern Mojave Desert of the southwestern United States.
- Observed in the foothills of Spring Mountains and the Lake Mead Area in Nevada.
- Found at the Amargosa Desert Dune Field (Big Dune) in Beatty, Nevada.
Morphological Characteristics
- A perennial forb/herb.
- Typically grows to a height of 16 to 32 inches.
- Flowers are large (up to 5 inches across) and flat.
- Petals are white, crepe-like, and 2-3 inches across.
- Features yellow stamens.
- Produces a 1-inch ovulate capsule.
Additional Information
- Also referred to as Prickly Poppy and Desert Prickly Poppy.
- Observed to have a shrub-like development, covering available land.
Further Information
- Encyclopedia of Life.
- Encyclopaedia Britannica.
- Discover Life.
- CalPhotos.
- San Diego Botanical Gardens.