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flatbud pricklypoppy
Scientific Name: Argemone munita ssp. rotundata
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 a Prickly Poppy.
- The plant has prickly stems and leaves.
Considerations for Children
- This plant is a Prickly Poppy.
- The plant has prickly stems and leaves.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Argemone munita Durand & Hilg.
- Common Names: Flatbud prickly poppy, Chicalote
- Family: Papaveraceae (Poppy Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Argemone munita Durand & Hilg. ssp. rotundata (Rydb.) G.B. Ownbey, Argemone munita subsp. argentea G.B. Ownbey.
- Subspecies: Argemone munita subsp. munita, Argemone munita ssp. rotundata, Argemone munita ssp. argentea, Argemone munita gracilenta
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to west and southwest USA, including California, Utah and Nevada.
- Found in dry and infertile soils.
Morphological Characteristics
- Perennial forb (non-woody plant).
- Stems and leaves are prickly.
- Flowers are large, up to 5 inches across, with a flat appearance.
- Petals are white, thin, and papery, approximately 2 inches long.
- The plant can reach up to 3 meters in height.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Beetles may be found on the flowers.