White Prickly Poppy (Argemone albiflora)

Family: Papaveraceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Argemone albiflora is a ANNUAL growing to 1.5 m (5ft) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from May to August, and the seeds ripen from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Waste places. Waste places, roadsides, fields, beaches, dunes and coastal plains from sea level to 300 metres. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)