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Bermuda Thistle

Argemone mexicana

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About

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).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Ranunculales (Ranunculales)

Species

Argemone mexicana (Bermuda Thistle)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish amapolas del campo

French Argémone

German Mexikanischer Stachelmohn

Portuguese falso-cardo

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white-flower Mexican-poppy

Argemone ochroleuca

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bermuda Thistle?

The scientific name of Bermuda Thistle is Argemone mexicana. It belongs to the genus Argemone.

Where does Bermuda Thistle live?

Bermuda Thistle 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 Bermuda Thistle belong to?

Bermuda Thistle (Argemone mexicana) belongs to the genus Argemone, which is part of the taxonomic family Papaveraceae.

What kingdom does Bermuda Thistle belong to?

Bermuda Thistle (Argemone mexicana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Bermuda Thistle?

The closest relatives of Bermuda Thistle in the genus Argemone include white-flower Mexican-poppy.