Argemone mexicana L. (1753)

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Worldwide distribution:

Native of Central and tropical South America.

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Diagnostic:

"Habit: A strong branched, prickly, annual herb, upto 80cm."

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Whole plant: Infusion used against asthma. Root: Taken in rum or cognac for stomach pain. Stem: Sap from the cut end of the stem is applied to cavities as a treatment for toothache, by the Guyana Patamona. Flower: Infusion of petals is given to children having difficulty with urination.

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National Distribution:
Canada

Origin: Exotic

Regularity: Regularly occurring

Currently: Unknown/Undetermined

Confidence: Confident

United States

Origin: Exotic

Regularity: Regularly occurring

Currently: Unknown/Undetermined

Confidence: Confident

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Diagnostic:

Habit: Erect Herb

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Folklore:

Indigenous Information: The yellow flowers are used to cure heat boils.

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Distribution:

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Global Distribution

Originally from West Indies; now naturalised in the tropics

Indian distribution

State - Kerala, District/s: Idukki, Malappuram, Palakkad, Kollam, Wayanad

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Synonym:

Argemone leiocarpa Greene - F W2

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Uses:

The yellow sap used to cure eye infection. Seeds are sometime used as adulterant of mustard.

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Distribution:

"Found along the roadsides, disturbed vegetation and human habitations. Common. Native of W.Indies, now widely naturalized in the tropics."

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