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PLEASE NOTE:
"Poisonous" does not mean deadly. Some manifestations of toxicity are subtle. The dose, as always, determines if a plant is safe source of nutrients or a toxic hazard.

Scientific Name: Argemone mexicana

Common Name: Prickly Poppy, Mexican Poppy

Species Most Often Affected: goats

Poisonous Parts: all

Primary Poisons: sanguinarine

Questions possibly pertaining to Argemone mexicana:

What is the most poisonous substance in Argemone mexicana?

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