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Austin, Tx., USA – April, 2012
White Prickly Poppy,
Argemone albiflora spp. texana,
can be found from Northern Arkansas & Southern Missouri to Texas. The stem and leaves are covered in pickly spines, and cattle and deer will not touch it. This plant is native to Texas and has many healing and some mild euphoric properties. It also has toxic properties. It is listed in the Native Plant Society index, an
interesting read:
http://npsot.org/wp/story/2011/1936/
From Wikipedia:
“Argemone is a genus of flowering plants in the family Papaveraceae. It contains 30 to 32 species, commonly known as prickly poppies,2 that are native to the Americas and Hawaii. The generic name originated as αργεμωνη in Greek and was applied by Dioscorides to a poppy-like plant used to treat cataracts.”
For a historical perspective on uses by American Indians and Mexicans:
http://www.texasbeyondhistory.net/ethnobot/imag...
I have spent most of my career as a French professor and a research librarian, and have been reinventing myself as a writer. I’m currently working on a book. My interest in photography began with the discovery of my friend Bonnie’s beautiful photo gallery on Red Bubble. I never cease to be amazed at the little discoveries one makes of God’s awesome creation.
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That is a lovely shot. I don’t know this kind of poppy.
They have started blooming. I’ve seen a few of them, but I liked the contrast here, and the little flowers blooming around them. These are large flowers, probably three to five inches across. I added descriptive info, so you might want to revisit. :) Glad you like the Poppy! They are very interesting.
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WOW! Elaine, thank you so very MUCH! I’m really surprised! What an honor! Merci mille fois! You have just made my day…maybe my whole week! :))
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Beautiful. Congratulations on your feature!
You know, I was so lucky to come across it! They have just started blooming and this one was fresh and in a lovely spot! Thanks so much, Jennifer!
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