Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Papaveraceae

Genus:

Argemone

Species:

Argemone munita subsp. argentea

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

120 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, native pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Common in post-fire environments and disturbed areas in California chaparral. Resprouts vigorously and colonizes burned areas from soil seed bank.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily with adequate warmth and moisture. Light may enhance germination in some Argemone species.

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