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Prickly Poppy (Argemone mexicana) seeds

Contents: Approx. 100 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

2,79 €

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SKU: ARG03

GTIN: 4250601200590

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Prickly Poppy is a subtropical plant and originates from the Caribbean area. Nevertheless, in a moderate climate, it can be kept as an annual ornamental plant very well. The round, yellow blossoms and the conspicuously shaped leaves with thorns make it a very special sight in the summery flower bed.

Among the Aztecs, the Mexican prickly poppy used to be a versatilely used medicinal plant for infections. The root, as well as the latex, were used for the most diverse medicinal purposes as they are mildly narcotic, analgesic, and locally anesthetic.

The leaves can be burnt dry and an infusion prepared as tea helps against malaria. The plant is also known as an effective aphrodisiac. The largely produced seeds are, like with other poppy varieties, very oily but inedible and are recommended for industrial use, for example for the production of soap.

Plant description

Species:	Papaveraceae
Flower colour:	Yellow
Lifecycle:	Annual
Flowering months:	July August September
Eventual height:	30-150 cm

Growing advice

Sowing depth:	0.5 cm
Planting distance:	30 cm
Row spacing:	30 cm
Sunlight:	Full sun
Germination time:	1-4 weeks 2-6 weeks
Germination temperature:	18-24° C
When to sow outdoors:	April May

Prickly poppy is an annual plant in Central Europe for the garden. Grows vigorously on sandy, permeable soil when directly sown in April. Loves full sun but is generally quite unpretentious. Also good for rock gardens.

Other names

Botanical name:	Argemone mexicana, A. spinosa, A. versicolor, Echtrus mexicanus, Papaver mexicanum
German names:	Mexikanischer Stachelmohn, Teufelsfeige
French names:	Argémone Du Mexique, Argemone Mexicaine, Pavot Epineux
English names:	Mexican Pricklepoppy, Mexican Prickly Poppy, Mexican Thistle, Prickly Poppy, Yellow Thistle
Spanish names:	Adormidera Espinosa, Cardo Blanco, Chicalote

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Manufacturer information: Magic Garden Seeds GmbH | Junkersstraße 7 | Regensburg, Germany, 93055 | service@magicgardenseeds.com | https://www.magicgardenseeds.com

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