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argemone

argemone

9.9
A prickly plant with large white or yellow flowers
  • noun
  • /ˈɑrdʒəˌmoʊn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : argemona
  • The argemone is recognizable by its prickly leaves and bright yellow flowers.

Examples

  • The garden featured a variety of unusual plants, including the striking argemone.

  • The argemone plant has striking yellow flowers.

  • Researchers studied the medicinal properties of several argemone species native to Mexico.

  • Many gardeners love the argemone for its unique look.

  • The garden was filled with the beautiful argemone flowers, their large yellow blooms brightening the landscape.

  • At the botanical garden, we saw a variety of plants, including the striking argemone with its prickly leaves.

  • In the wildflower meadow, the argemone plants thrived under the tropical sun, showcasing their delicate white flowers.

Compounds

Argemone mexicana
  • Specialized
9.9

A prickly annual plant with large yellow flowers often called Mexican poppy

Papaver argemone
  • Specialized
9.9

A yearly plant with orange-red poppy flowers and prickly seed pods

Surface Forms

argemone singular
argemones plural

Etymology

Argemone comes from the old Greek plant name argemone, a poppy-like plant that people once used to treat 'eye' problems such as 'cataracts'. So today argemone is the name for a group of prickly, poppy-like flowering plants.