Crested Pricklypoppy

Scientific Name: Argemone polyanthemos (Fedde) G.B. Ownbey


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Magnoliidae / Papaverales / Papaveraceae / Argemone L./ Argemone polyanthemos (Fedde) G.B. Ownbey

Crested Pricklypoppy
General Information
Usda SymbolARPO2
GroupDicot
Life CycleAnnualBiennial, Perennial,
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsARPO2

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Crested Pricklypoppy.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Moisture UseLow
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceHigh
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days, Minimum140
Hedge ToleranceNone
pH, Maximum8.5
pH, Minimum7.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim25000
Planting Density per Acre, Minim10000
Precipitation, Maximum15
Precipitation, Minimum10
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)6
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceIntolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-23


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Shape and OrientationErect
ToxicityModerate
Active Growth PeriodSummer
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Resprout AbilityNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)3.0
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormSingle Stem
Foliage TextureCoarse


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorHigh
Seed Spread RateModerate
Seed per Pound9000
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodMid Spring
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialLow
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

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