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Argemone chisosensis (Chisos mountain pricklypoppy)
Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia

Argemone chisosensis G.B. Ownbey

Chisos Mountain pricklypoppy

Papaveraceae (Poppy Family)

USDA Symbol: ARCH2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

The pink prickly poppy’s delicate flower is pale pink to lavender, 2 1/2–3 1/2 inches across, with 6 petals that are soft in texture and droop gracefully. The stems are prickly, as are the leaves on the underside. The leaves are lobed, especially the lower ones.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Biennial
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

Distribution

USA: TX
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes

Bibliography

Bibref 248 - Texas Wildflowers: A Field Guide (1984) Loughmiller, C. & L. Loughmiller

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Argemone chisosensis in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Argemone chisosensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Argemone chisosensis

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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