| Family : | Papaveraceae |
| Longevity : | Annual |
| Origin : | Native |
| Season : | Cool |
| Mexican Poppy is found growing in disturbed soils of the Edwards Plateau and South Texas Plains and can reach a height of 3 feet. The stem and the blue-white leaves have prickles on them and have yellow sap when cut. The yellow flowers are 1 to 2 1/2 inches in diameter with numerous yellow stamens surrounding a purple stigma. Mexican Poppy blooms from March to May and the seeds are occasionally eaten by quail. | |
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