smooth pricklypoppy
Argemone glauca (Nutt. ex Prain) Pope
Argemone glauca, known as smooth pricklypoppy or pua kala, is a member of the Papaveraceae family. It is a perennial plant native to Hawaii, growing in dry environments and disturbed areas from sea level to 6,200 ft (1,900 m) on all major islands.
Description
Argemone glauca (Nutt. ex Prain) Pope is a species in the genus Argemone, part of the Papaveraceae family. It is a flowering plant that is indigenous to Hawaii, where it thrives in arid and disturbed habitats. The plant is commonly referred to as smooth pricklypoppy or pua kala in the local language. It is a perennial species found across all main Hawaiian islands, with an elevation range from sea level up to 6,200 ft (1,900 m).
Other common names
smooth pricklypoppy
Distribution
Hawaii
Synonyms
Argemone alba var. glaucaArgemone glauca var. decipiensArgemone glauca var. inermis