Argemone mexicana
Family Papaveraceae
Species Profile
Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
Common names | Mexican Poppy, Prickly Poppy |
Synonyms | Argemone mexicana L. var. mexicana |
Longevity | Annual |
Growth form | Herb |
Seed dispersal morphology | Adhesive (burrs, sticky, awns, hairs etc) |
Maximum height (m) | 1.5 |
Capable of vegetative reproduction | No |
Native range | Central America, North America, South America |
Exotic range (Australia) | NSW, QLD, WA |
Exotic range (other) | Africa, Asia, Indian Ocean Islands, North America, Oceania, Pacific Ocean Islands |
Habitat types (exotic) | Agricultural land, Disturbed areas (including trails), Floodplains, Pastures, Riparian systems, Roadsides, Wastelands |
Soil type (exotic) | Gravel/stony, Most soil types, Sandy |
Decade of introduction | 1860 |
National Climate Change Impact
Invasive Class 3
The area of suitable habitat and the habitat suitability of observations, for this species, are projected to decrease or remain the same under RCP 8.5 2065 compared to current climate suitability.
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