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Argemone mexicana L.

Mexican poppy (Papaveraceae)

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Argemone is a distinctive genus of prickly poppies; Argemone mexicana has bright yellow or occasionally lemon-yellow petals.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2016-09-14

 Mexican poppy / Argemone mexicana: _Argemone_ is a distinctive genus of prickly poppies; _Argemone mexicana_ has bright yellow or occasionally lemon-yellow petals.

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