Argemone pleiacantha subsp. ambigua
Southwestern Pricklypoppy
Also known as: Argemone pleiacantha var. ambigua (G.B.Ownbey) Shinners
- Argemone pleiacantha var. ambigua (G.B.Ownbey) Shinners
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Papaveraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Argemone pleiacantha subsp. ambigua (commonly known as Southwestern Pricklypoppy) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant within the Papaveraceae family. It originates in North America. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Argemone pleiacantha, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona
Base Species & Variations