Argemone subfusiformis
American Poppy
Also known as: ? subinermis Fedde +6 more
- ? subinermis Fedde
- Argemone mexicana var. beta Gay
- Argemone mexicana var. gamma Gay
- Argemone mexicana var. glauca Barnéoud ex Reiche
- Argemone mexicana var. subinermis (Fedde) Sorarú
- Argemone subfusiformis subsp. subfusiformis
- Argemone subfusiformis subsp. subinermis (Fedde) G.B.Ownbey
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Papaveraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or biennial.
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Argemone subfusiformis (commonly known as American-poppy) is an annual or biennial within the Papaveraceae family. It is found natively in South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Bolivia, Chile Central, Chile North, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay
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)
India, New South Wales, Norfolk Is., South Australia