Mexican-poppy
Argemone ochroleuca Sweet
Argemone ochroleuca, commonly known as Mexican-poppy, is a species of prickly poppy in the family Papaveraceae. It is native to Mexico and has been introduced as a weed in various temperate and tropical regions globally. The plant can reach up to 1 m in height and is characterized by its sticky yellow sap. It was first described in 1828 by Sweet.
Description
Argemone ochroleuca is a flowering plant known for its prickly nature and yellow sap. It is found in regions including South Africa, India, Australia, and parts of Europe and Africa. The species is commonly referred to as Mexican-poppy and is recognized as an invasive weed in several countries. It belongs to the genus Argemone and the family Papaveraceae. The plant is widely distributed in national parks such as Addo-Elephant National Park and Garden Route National Park.
Other common names
white-flower Mexican-poppypale Mexican-poppyMexican-poppyprickly-poppypale Mexican pricklypoppy
Distribution
ZA · SA · YE · NP · BW · ET · MW · TZ · IN · UG · LS · ZM · ES · KE · AU · Addo-Elephant National Park · Agulhas National Park · Augrabies Falls National Park · Camdeboo National Park · Garden Route National Park · Kalahari Gemsbok National Park · Kruger National Park · Mapungupwe National Park · Marakele National Park · Mokala National Park · Mountain Zebra National Park · Namaqua National Park · Richtersveld National Park · Table Mountain National Park · Tankwa-Karoo National Park
Synonyms
Argemone barclayanaArgemone intermediaArgemone intermedia var. stenopetalaArgemone mexicana var. ochroleucaArgemone ochroleuca subsp. stenopetalaArgemone ochroleuca var. stenopetalaArgemone stenopetalaArgemone sulphureaArgemone ochroleuca subsp. ochroleuca