prickly poppy
noun
: any of a genus (Argemone) of plants of the poppy family with white or yellow flowers and prickly leaves and fruits
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White prickly poppies can grow up to three feet tall.
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Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Prickly poppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prickly%20poppy. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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