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smooth pricklypoppy

Scientific Name: Argemone glauca var. decipiens

Family: Papaveraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Argemone glauca: The Smooth Pricklypoppy

Argemone glauca, commonly known as Pua Kala, Smooth Pricklypoppy, or Hawaiian Poppy, is a plant with intriguing characteristics and a unique presence in its native habitats.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a member of the Prickly Poppy family, and some species are noted for having prickles or spiny teeth.
  • Seed pods are mentioned, which might be of interest to pets if accessible.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant is a member of the Prickly Poppy family, and some species are noted for having prickles or spiny teeth.
  • Seed pods are mentioned, which might be of interest to children if accessible.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Argemone glauca (Nutt. ex Prain) Pope
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Family: Papaveraceae (Poppy family)
  • Synonym: Argemone glauca var. inermis O. Deg. &amp I. Deg.

Common Names

  • Pua Kala
  • Smooth Pricklypoppy
  • Hawaiian Poppy
  • Hawaiian Prickly Poppy
  • Beach Poppy
  • Puakala
  • Kala
  • Naule
  • Pokalakala

Distribution and Habitat

  • The text mentions observations of Argemone glauca in Kona, Hawai'i, Manana and Oahu.
  • Also observed on Maui Nui.

Morphological Characteristics

  • The plant is described as having a smooth or slightly prickly stem in some varieties.
  • Leaves are deeply lobed, sometimes described as whitish-green, with the upper surface being smooth. However, some species or varieties have prickles.

Subordinate Taxa

  • Argemone glauca var. decipiens G.B. Ownbey

Related Species

  • Argemone mexicana (Mexican Prickly Poppy)
  • Argemone albiflora (White Prickly Poppy)
  • Argemone polyanthemos (Prickly Poppy)
  • Argemone corymbosa (Mojave Prickly Poppy)

Resources and Further Information

  • Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Argemone glauca.
  • Images are available from Forest and Kim Starr at Starr Environmental and are licensed under a Creative Commons license.
  • National Plant Database