Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
ARGEMONE Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 508. 1753.
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TYPE: Argemone mexicana Linnaeus Lectotypified by Britton & A. Brown, Ill. Fl. N. U.S., ed. 2. 2: 138. 1913.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argemone albiflora | BLUESTEM PRICKLYPOPPY | Native | ||
| Argemone mexicana | MEXICAN PRICKLYPOPPY | Native |
Identification Key
1. Leaves with the prickles typically spaced 2-8 mm apart, the leaves often appearing markedly towards the flowers; pedicel 1-35 mm long; petals white, 3-4.5 cm long; stamens 80-160
1. Leaves with the prickles typically spaced 5-15 mm apart, the leaves often only mildly reduced towards the flowers; pedicel 0-3.5 mm long; petals yellow, 2-3 cm long; stamens 25-50
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echtrus | Echtrus Loureiro, Fl. Cochinch. 328, 344. 1790. | TYPE: Echtrus trivialis Loureiro |