Argemone pleiacantha
Southwestern Pricklypoppy
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Papaveraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Argemone pleiacantha (commonly known as Southwestern Pricklypoppy) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Papaveraceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, New Mexico
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms