Argemone ochroleuca (Mexican Prickly Poppy) an invasive plant.
Invasive alien vegetation refers to plants brought to South
Africa from other countries, both intentionally and unintentionally, that cause
human, environmental or economic harm. Without natural enemies, these plants
reproduce and spread rapidly, taking valuable water and space from our
indigenous plants.
This plant is native to Mexico and has also been introduced to
many temperate and tropical regions of the world where is considered as an
invasive weed.
Commonly found as a weed of roadsides, mining dumps, rabbit
warrens, recently cultivated paddocks, waste places, and over grazed pastures.
It often occurs as dense stands in sandy stream beds and alluvial flats
associated with intermittent inland streams.
An extremely hardy pioneer plant, it is tolerant of drought
and poor soil, often being the only cover on new road cuttings or verges. It
has bright yellow latex. It is poisonous to grazing animals, and it is rarely
eaten, but it has been used medicinally by many peoples, including those in its
native area
Some of the Health Benefits believed are:
Treat skin problems
Heal wounds
Mosquito repellant
Impotency
Ringworm
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