Mexican Poppy
Argemone ochroleuca

Location: 123 Washington Blvd.
Park: Olive Hyde Gallery
District: Mission San Jose
Native to: N. America
Tree type: flowering
Leaf retention: deciduous

Comments: A very drought tollerant broadleaf shrub native to Mexico and parts of the American Southwest. Plant has large cream colored flowers in spring and summer but dies back in the winter. All parts of this plant are poisonous.

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To prevent the transfer of disease and other considerations, do not touch or take samples from the specimen tree or any other plants on the property.

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