Is Prickly Poppy Poisonous

Southwestern prickly poppy (Argemone pleiacantha) Oh those prickles! The southwestern prickly poppy protects itself with sharp little spines that cover its leaves, stems, and fruits. And if that fails to deter predators, its broken leaves and stems exude a poisonous sticky alkaloid sap.

Is Mexican prickly poppy edible?

Mexican prickly poppy is poisonous to livestock, but is not readily eaten, so there are relatively few cases of poison- ing from this plant.

Can you smoke prickly poppy?

Prickly poppy. Cut and dried leaves and stems of the prickly, thistle or Mexican poppy, Argemone mexicana. Smoking this plant produces a mild euphoria and reduces pain, acting as a sedative and painkiller.