Project Description
Title: Prickly Poppy plant in bloom
Location: West Desert, Tooele County, Utah
Date: 7/10/2013
Native
The Prickly Poppy (Argemone munita) protects itself with sharp little spines that cover its leaves, stems, and fruits. Prickly Poppy flowers are 3-5 inches across, white with yellow centers of clustered stamens, and delicate wrinkled petals that look like crepe paper.