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flatbud pricklypoppy

Scientific Name: Argemone munita ssp. robusta

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 plant found in western and southwestern regions of the USA.

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant is referred to as a "prickly poppy" and has prickly stems and leaves.

Considerations for Children

  • The plant is referred to as a "prickly poppy" and has prickly stems and leaves.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: Argemone munita Durand & Hilg.
  • Common Names: Flatbud prickly poppy, flatbud pricklypoppy, chicalote, prickly poppy.
  • Family: Papaveraceae (Poppy Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Subspecies:
    • Argemone munita Durand & Hilg. subsp. munita
    • Argemone munita Durand & Hilg. ssp. rotundata (Rydb.) G.B. Ownbey
    • Argemone munita subsp. argentea G.B. Ownbey
  • Synonyms: The text mentions looking for more names associated with certain taxa.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Argemone munita is found in the west and southwest of the USA.
  • Specific locations mentioned include California, Nevada and Utah.
  • It thrives in dry and infertile soil.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is described as a perennial forb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass).
  • The flowers are white, large (up to 5 inches across), and flat.
  • The petals are thin and papery.
  • The plant can grow up to 3 meters high and assumes an orangeyellow coloring in the summer.
  • The plant has prickly stems and leaves.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Beetles have been observed on the petals of Argemone munita flowers.

Quirky Facts

  • The species name "munita" means "armed", referring to the plant's prickly nature.

Further Information

  • Discover Life has a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Argemone munita.
  • Dave's Garden provides tips and ideas for gardens.
  • The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides information on flatbud pricklypoppy.