species 10,949 observations
Mexican Prickly Poppy
Argemone mexicana
Field notes
Supports All
11
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
-
Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Platynota labiosana, Platynota nigrocervina
2
-
Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mourning Dove, Common Ground Dove, White-winged Dove
3
-
Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Ligated Furrow Bee, Poey's Furrow Bee, Epaulette Metallic Sweat Bee, Kern's Flower Scarab
6
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained
- Water use
- Low
- Soil
- Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Habit
- Erect
- Plant type
- Poisonous
From NC State Extension and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.