Argemone ochroleuca

Family: Papaveraceae

What it is like

A herb that grows 35-40 cm tall. It has prickles. The leaves are grey to bluish-green. They have spines around the edge. The flowers occur singly in the axils of the leaves. The fruit capsules are oblong and 3-4 cm long by 1.5-2 cm wide. The seeds are round and black and 2 mm across.

Where it is found

It is a temperate to Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

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How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Argemona intermedia Sweet; and others