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Argemone munita

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Field Notes

Description:

Grows abundant especially in the desert, this flower is a very prickly poppy.

Habitat:

Usually see them on the side of roads and along river banks.

Reference Links:

Encyclopedia of Life, Argemone munita, Plant of the Month

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Ivan Rodriguez
Yes, they do look exactly like those! Thank you Nance. :)
auntnance123
I think these are the same flowers:http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/5974002

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PublishedSeptember 11, 2011

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