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Type: Article
Published: 2016-04-05
Page range: 57–65
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A new natural hybrid in Argemone (Papaveraceae)

Lindenstraße, 2, D-96163 Gundelsheim, Germany
Botanic Garden of Meise, Nieuwelaan 38, B-1860 Meise, Belgium
Hybridization Invasive species Macaronesia Neotropical flora Eudicots

Abstract

Argemone × hybrida is described as a natural hybrid of A. mexicana and A. ochroleuca, based on a collection from La Palma (Canary Islands, Spain), where both parents are found growing in close proximity. This hybrid may be more widespread but overlooked. Distinguishing features of all three taxa are thoroughly discussed and illustrated.