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Definition of prickle poppy

prickle poppy

Plural:prickle poppies
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Any of various spiny herbaceous plants of the genus Argemone in the poppy family (Papaveraceae), native to arid regions of the Americas and Hawaii, characterized by thistle-like foliage, bitter yellow sap, and large, showy white, yellow, or lavender blossoms with crinkled, crepe-like petals.

Example

"Clusters of white prickle poppy bloomed along the dry desert roadside, their delicate papery petals contrasting sharply with their thorny stems."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Prickle poppy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/prickle%20poppy
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