Argemone gracilenta

Prickly Poppy

OʼodhamTo:ta Hiosig

  • Forbs
  • Desert
  • Desert Grassland
  • POISONOUS

Description

Argemone gracilenta has few tall stems topped by large white flowers that look like wads of paper. it is usually seen growing along roadsides and in washes where it finds elevated soil moisture. The stems possess small, sharp prickles that may inflict a painful sting when handled. Grows between 2000 and 4000 ft. POISONOUS.