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amapolas del campo

Argemone mexicana

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The Bermuda Thistle (Argemone mexicana) is a species in the genus Argemone. Found across multiple habitat types including flooded grasslands and savannas, deserts and xeric shrublands, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Indomalayan realms.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including flooded grasslands and savannas, deserts and xeric shrublands, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Indomalayan realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (34 countries), Asia (16 countries), Europe (12 countries), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (7 countries).

Names in Other Languages

Spanish amapolas del campo
French Argémone
German Mexikanischer Stachelmohn
Portuguese falso-cardo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of amapolas del campo?
The scientific name of amapolas del campo is Argemone mexicana. It belongs to the genus Argemone.
Where does amapolas del campo live?
amapolas del campo is found in Widely distributed across Africa (34 countries), Asia (16 countries), Europe (12 countries), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (7 countries).. Countries include Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Botswana.
What family does amapolas del campo belong to?
amapolas del campo (Argemone mexicana) belongs to the genus Argemone, which is part of the taxonomic family Papaveraceae.
What kingdom does amapolas del campo belong to?
amapolas del campo (Argemone mexicana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of amapolas del campo?
The closest relatives of amapolas del campo in the genus Argemone include chicalote.

Native Range — 82 Countries

Genus Argemone — 2 Species

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amapolas del campo
Argemone mexicana
NE
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chicalote
Argemone ochroleuca
NE

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