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List White > Prickly Poppy Argemone corymbosa Bristly and erect, 16-32" tall. 4-6 very white, crepe-like petals. 2-3 inches across with yellow stamens. 1" ovulate capsule with numerous tiny dark brown seeds. Leaves and buds are covered with sharp thorns. Flowers - April to May Found in dry, sandy areas below 3,500', and in creosote bush scrub throughout the Mojave Desert Poppy Family (Papaveraceae) Desert Habitat: Native American uses: Indians would use seeds to make a salve for burns, open wounds and head lice. Kawaiisu would roast seeds to induce vomiting and as a laxative. References: A Flower Watcher's Guide - Milt Stark Desert Wildflowers - Philip A. Munz Mojave Desert Wildflowers - Pam MacKay The Jepson Desert Manual |
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