Extensive Definition
Argemone munita is a species of prickly poppy
known by the common names flatbud prickly poppy and chicalote. This
flower is native to California,
where it is widespread throughout the western part of the state and
its eastern deserts. Its range also extends into Baja
California. This poppy bears its flowers on erect, spiny stems
which can exceed a meter in height. The mint-green lobed leaves are
also very prickly. The white poppy blooms have usually six crinkly
petals, each up to 4 centimeters long. The center of the flower is
surrounded by a dense ring of up to 250 small yellow stamens bearing the pollen. The
fruits are spiny white capsules 3 to 5 centimeters long, each
containing many small seeds.