A couple of beautiful white prickly-poppy wildflowers with their paper-like petals growing wild in the Texas sun
(Argemone albiflora) also known as the bluestem prickly poppy.
The plant is known for the sharp prickles on its stem and leaves. The sepals fall off as the flower of this plant grows bigger.
The oil of the white prickly poppy was used as a fine lubricant during WWII.
The plant is also smoked during some important ceremonies to induce a euphoric and mild sedating effect. However, if not used properly, the plant can be very toxic.
A couple of beautiful white prickly-poppy wildflowers with their paper-like petals growing wild in the Texas sun
(Argemone albiflora) also known as the bluestem prickly poppy.
The plant is known for the sharp prickles on its stem and leaves. The sepals fall off as the flower of this plant grows bigger.
The oil of the white prickly poppy was used as a fine lubricant during WWII.
The plant is also smoked during some important ceremonies to induce a euphoric and mild sedating effect. However, if not used properly, the plant can be very toxic.