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| Scientific Name | Argemone albiflora | USDA PLANTS Symbol | ARAL3 |
| Common Name | White Prickly Poppy | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 18904 |
| Family | Papaveraceae (Poppy) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Habitat: Sandy, gravelly soils in disturbed areas, pastures, roadsides. Plant: Upright, prickly annual or biennial usually 2-3 ft. tall, but can be up to 5 ft., with a single, usually branched, somewhat prickly stem. Leaves: Basal and stem leaves, 3 to 8 inches long, lobed from 1/2 to 4/5 toward mid-rib, spines at lobe points; leaf faces sparsely spined or no spines; underside with spines on main vein. Inflorescence: Large showy flowers up to 4 inches across, with 6 white, papery overlapping petals and many bright yellow stamens and dark pistil in center; buds ellipsoid with sparse to dense prickles. Bloom Period: March to October. References: "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi and Flora of North America. |
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Texas Status: Native |
| Scientific Name | Argemone aurantiaca | USDA PLANTS Symbol | ARAU2 |
| Common Name | Texas Prickly Poppy | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 18907 |
| Family | Papaveraceae (Poppy) | SEINet Reference |
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Habitat: Fields, pastures, hillsides in Central Texas. Plant: Upright, very prickly annual or biennial usually 2-3 ft. tall, with a single, usually branched, extremely prickly stem. Leaves: Bluish-green basal and stem leaves; lower stem leaves lobed 5/6 of way to mid rib with many spines, becoming shallowly-lobed upwards and upper leaves may be clasping; leaf undersides moderately to very prickly along main vein and between veins; fewer prickles on upper surfaces. Inflorescence: Large showy flowers up to 4 inches across, with 6 white, papery overlapping petals and many bright yellow stamens and dark pistil in center; oblong prickly buds, longer prickles branched. Bloom Period: March to August. References: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston and Flora of North America. |
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Texas Status: Native Endemic |
| Scientific Name | Argemone chisosensis | USDA PLANTS Symbol |
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| Common Name | Chisos Mountain Prickly Poppy | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. |
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| Family | Papaveraceae (Poppy) | Texas Beyond History Ref. | Click Here |
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Habitat: Various soils on dry plains, mountains and drainages. Plant: Upright, prickly annual or biennial up to 32 inches tall, with a single, somewhat branched prickly stem. Leaves: Lower leaves 6 or more inches long and deeply pinnately-lobed; lobes widely separated; upper leaves less deeply lobed and shorter; spines at lobe points; leaf faces sparsely spined on main vein or no spines; underside with spines on main vein and some on secondary veins. Inflorescence: Large showy flowers up to 2-3/4 to 4 inches across, with 6 white to pale-lavender, papery overlapping petals; 150 or more stamens with pale yellow to red filaments and yellow or purplish anthers; purplish pistil in center. Bloom Period: March to June. References: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston, "Wildflowers of Texas" by Michael Eason and Flora of North America. |
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Texas Status: Native |
| Scientific Name | Argemone squarrosa | USDA PLANTS Symbol |
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| Common Name | Hedgehog Prickly Poppy | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. |
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| Family | Papaveraceae (Poppy) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Habitat: Prairies, desert environments. Plant: Upright, very prickly annual or biennial 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 feet tall; stems very prickly. Leaves: Basal and stem leaves, 2-1/2 to 5 inches long; deeply lobed edges with many spines at points; top leaf faces with no spines; lower leaf surfaces with spines on main rib. Inflorescence: Large showy flowers up to 4 inches across, with 6 white, papery overlapping petals and many (150+) bright yellow stamens and dark pistil in center; oblong buds with some prickles and may have 2 to 3 horned sepals. Bloom Period: April to August. References: Flora of North America and Kansas Wildflowers and Grasses. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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