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| Identification |
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Genus
Argemone
Species
mexicana
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Mexican poppy
yellow prickly poppy
Family
PAPAVERACEAE
Specimen number
S8124
Data source
MedPl p169;Poison p100;Xeri p279
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Erect
Overall height
3'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
It usually does best in moist soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Seeds
Whole plant
Poisonous indications
It contains isoquinoline alkaloids.
Internal poison
yes
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
analgesic
sedative
expectorant
Medicinal parts
Aerial parts
Latex
Seeds
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
yes
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Argemone mexicana is considered by some to be an herbal remedy. It's used as an analgesic, a sedative or an expectorant. Mexican poppy (sometimes called yellow prickly poppy) requires professional guidance for safe usage. The aerial parts and the latex and even the seeds are used to prepare herbal remedies. This whole plant is toxic. It is poisonous if ingested. It contains isoquinoline alkaloids.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Warm
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
It requires warm days for good production.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Argemone mexicana has an annual life cycle. Flowers: Mexican poppy (locally known in some parts as yellow prickly poppy) has 3 inch showy bright yellow flowers with numerous stamens. The flowers are usually a yellow color.
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