Argemone albiflora subsp. texana
Bluestem Pricklypoppy
Also known as: Argemone albiflora var. texana (G.B.Ownbey) Shinners
- Argemone albiflora var. texana (G.B.Ownbey) Shinners
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Papaveraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or biennial.
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Argemone albiflora subsp. texana (commonly known as Bluestem Pricklypoppy) is an annual or biennial belonging to the Papaveraceae family. Originating in North America, this subspecies is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Argemone albiflora, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Louisiana, Texas
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Arkansas, Missouri, Morocco
Base Species & Variations