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Mexican poppy
Argemone mexicana
20.6073, -87.132
Field Notes
Description:
Photo take in a jungle path i have seen this plant in many places in México and central America small bush whit spiny leafs it grow around 1 mt from the grown and has this lonely yellow flower on top. Maybe some cactus??
Habitat:
Tropical open area , Quintana Roo Mexico
Notes:
The Seri of Sonora, Mexico use the entire plant both fresh and dried. An infusion is made to relieve kidney pain, to help expel a torn placenta, and in general to help cleanse the body after parturition.
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Argemone mexicana
Species ID Suggestions
2
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMarch 16, 2013
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