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Roemeria argemone (L.) C. Morales, R. Mend. & Romero García

prickly poppy (Papaveraceae)

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Synonym | Papaver argemone L.

Like Papaver dubium and unlike Papaver rhoeas, Roemeria argemone has appressed, forward-pointing hairs on the pedicels.

Beckley (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-06-02

 prickly poppy / Roemeria argemone: Like _Papaver dubium_ and unlike _Papaver rhoeas_, _Roemeria argemone_ has appressed, forward-pointing hairs on the pedicels.

Leaf

Beckley (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-06-02

 prickly poppy / Roemeria argemone: Leaf

The fruit of Roemeria argemona has several coarse hairs and c. 4 stigmatic surfaces.

Beckley (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-06-02

 prickly poppy / Roemeria argemone: The fruit of _Roemeria argemona_ has several coarse hairs and c. 4 stigmatic surfaces.

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