Argemone platyceras
Crested Poppy
Also known as: Argemone mexicana var. aculeatissima Moric. ex Prain +1 more
- Argemone mexicana var. aculeatissima Moric. ex Prain
- Argemone platyceras var. platyceras
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Papaveraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Argemone platyceras (commonly known as Crested-Poppy) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant within the Papaveraceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in 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)
Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest
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)
Uzbekistan