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rough pricklypoppy
Scientific Name: Argemone hispida
Family: Papaveraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Argemone hispida
Also known as Rough Prickly Poppy, this plant belongs to the poppy family.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is noted as being extremely prickly.
Considerations for Children
- The plant is noted as being extremely prickly.
Common Names
- Rough Prickly Poppy
- Thistle Poppy
- Chicalote
- Cowboy's Fried Egg
- Rough Poppy
- Rough Headed Poppy
- Long-Roughed-Headed Poppy
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Argemone hispida A. Gray
- Family: Papaveraceae (Poppy family)
- Genus: Argemone L.
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Argemone platyceras (Note: some sources may confuse this with Argemone hispida)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to North America, specifically Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming (USA).
- Found in Arizona and northern Mexico.
- Grows in mid-grass prairies.
Morphological Characteristics
- Forb/herb: a non-woody plant.
- Grows to approximately 70cm in height.
- Flowers are white.
- Characterized by prickly features.
- Considered an ornamental annual, biennial to short-lived perennial species.
Ecological Role
- Can be squeezed out of landscapes with increased intensification and diversity.
Other Information
- Prefers full sun exposure.
- Requires very low water.
- Historically, ground seeds were used as a dermatological aid for sores by the Paiute.
Resources
- Dave's Garden
- Alamy stock photo library
- Discover Life
- Ringve Botanical Garden - NTNU University Museum, Trondheim, Norway