Marcus, Joseph A.
Argemone albiflora ssp. texana G.B. Ownbey
Bluestem pricklypoppy, White pricklypoppy
Papaveraceae (Poppy Family)
This is an extremely prickly
annual or
biennial, usually growing 1 1/2-2 ft., but sometimes reaching 5 ft. in height. Subtended by leaf-like, spiny bracts, the white blooms are 4-6 in. across with fragile, crinkled petals and numerous yellow or red stamens. White prickly poppy’s blue-green leaves are lobed, spiny, and covered with a whitish bloom.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Annual Habit: Herb Root Type: Tap Leaf Complexity: Simple Breeding System: Flowers
Bisexual Flower:
Fruit: Size Class: 1-3 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AR , LA , MO , TX
Native Distribution: Most of TX into OK; naturalized elsewhere
Native Habitat: Hills; pastures; disturbed areas
USDA Native Status: L48(N) Growing Conditions
Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Sandy or gravelly soils.
Conditions Comments: White prickly poppy is not competitive with perennials. It blooms only in spring and should be pulled out by June. This is an extremely prickly
annual or biennial. White prickly poppys blue-green leaves are lobed, spiny, and covered with a whitish bloom.
Benefit
Warning: Seeds and other plant parts can be toxic if ingested. Sensitivity to a toxin varies with a person’s age, weight, physical condition, and individual susceptibility. Children are most vulnerable because of their curiosity and small size. Toxicity can vary in a plant according to season, the plant’s different parts, and its stage of growth; and plants can absorb toxic substances, such as herbicides, pesticides, and pollutants from the water, air, and soil.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Last Update: 2009-04-18
