Mexican Poppy (Argemone Mexicana) is a annual or biennial herb in the Papaveraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.
Argemone mexicana is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant known for its prickly stems and bright yellow flowers.
Mexican Poppy
Argemone Mexicana
Argemone mexicana is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant known for its prickly stems and bright yellow flowers.
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