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flatbud pricklypoppy
Scientific Name: Argemone munita ssp. argentea
Family: Papaveraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual, Perennial
Other Names:
Argemone munita: Flatbud Prickly Poppy
Argemone munita, commonly known as flatbud prickly poppy or chicalote, is a striking wildflower native to the western and southwestern United States.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is described as having "prickly stems and leaves."
Considerations for Children
- This plant is described as having "prickly stems and leaves."
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Argemone munita Durand & Hilg.
- Common Names: Flatbud prickly poppy, Chicalote
- Family: Papaveraceae (Poppy Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Multiple subspecies and varieties exist, including:
- Argemone munita Durand & Hilg. subsp. munita
- Argemone munita Durand & Hilg. ssp. rotundata (Rydb.) G.B. Ownbey
- Argemone munita subsp. argentea G.B. Ownbey
- Multiple subspecies and varieties exist, including:
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the western and southwestern United States.
- Observed in locations such as California, Utah, and Nevada.
- Thrives in dry and infertile soil.
Morphology and Growth
- Perennial forb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass).
- Characterized by prickly stems and leaves.
- Flowers are very large, up to 5 inches across, with a flat appearance.
- Petals are white and approximately 2 inches long.
- Can reach up to 3 meters in height.
Quirky Facts
- The species name "munita" means "armed," referring to the plant's prickly nature.