Argemone albiflora
(White Prickly Poppy)
Argemone albiflora, Southeast of Llano along CR 310, Llano Co. 8943
Argemone albiflora, Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park, Washington Co. 2205
Argemone albiflora, Pedernales Falls State Park, Blanco Co. 7154
Argemone albiflora, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 3131
Leaf, upper side, Argemone albiflora, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 3548
Leaf, underside, Argemone albiflora, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 3553
Buds, Argemone albiflora, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 3550
| Scientific Name | Argemone albiflora | USDA PLANTS Symbol | ARAL3 |
| Common Name | White Prickly Poppy | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 18904 |
| Family | Papaveraceae (Poppy) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Sandy, gravelly soils in disturbed areas, pastures, roadsides. Plant: Upright, prickly annual or biennial usually 2-3 ft. tall, but can be up to 5 ft., with a single, usually branched, somewhat prickly stem. Leaves: Basal and stem leaves, 3 to 8 inches long, lobed from 1/2 to 4/5 toward mid-rib, spines at lobe points; leaf faces sparsely spined or no spines; underside with spines on main vein. Inflorescence: Large showy flowers up to 4 inches across, with 6 white, papery overlapping petals and many bright yellow stamens and dark pistil in center; buds ellipsoid with sparse to dense prickles. Bloom Period: March to October. References: "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi and Flora of North America. |
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Texas Status: Native |
Banner photo of Castilleja indivisa and Lupinus ssp. taken along FM 1323 north of Johnson City, Blanco County
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