Argemone ochroleuca
Mexican Poppy, Pale Mexican Pricklypoppy
Other regional names: Pale Mexican Poppy +2 more
- Pale Mexican Poppy
- Prickly Poppy
- White Flower Mexican Poppy
Also known as: Argemone intermedia var. typica Prain +3 more
- Argemone intermedia var. typica Prain
- Argemone ochroleuca var. barclayana Prain
- Argemone ochroleuca var. stenophylla (Prain) Shinners
- Argemone sulphurea Sweet ex G.Don
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Papaveraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Argemone ochroleuca (commonly known as Mexican-poppy or pale Mexican pricklypoppy) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Papaveraceae family. Indigenous to North America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexican Pacific Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Arizona, Botswana, Canary Is., Cape Provinces, Free State, India, Iran, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Madeira, Namibia, Nepal, New Caledonia, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Northern Provinces, Northern Territory, Pakistan, Queensland, Saudi Arabia, South Australia, Swaziland, Tasmania, Victoria, West Himalaya, Western Australia, Yemen