Jan 4, 2008 · Pua Kala can be found on the parched coastal plains and dry leeward mountain slopes of all the main Hawaiian Islands. Known as the prickly poppy for its sharp prickles and …

Pua kala is the only poppy native to Hawaiʻi in the Poppy family (Papaveraceae) and a close relative of the Mexican poppy (Argemone mexicana), which is naturalized in the islands. A …

Pua kala is identified by its glaucous (blueish/gray waxy tint) leaves, showy white flowers, and yellow latex (sap). Planted in the landscape, this beautiful plant has been known to be used as …

Description: Pua kala is Hawaiʻi’s one and only endemic poppy (Papaveraceae), and exists in two varieties: A. glauca decipiens and A. glauca glauca. Pua kala can be translated into thorny …

Argemone glauca, the Hawaiian poppy or pua kala, is a species of flowering plant in the family Papaveraceae, native to Hawaii. [1] A perennial, it is found in dry situations, including …

Common Names: Pua Kala, Smooth Pricklypoppy, Hawaiian Poppy, Hawaiian Prickly Poppy, Beach Poppy, Puakala, Kala, Naule, Pokalakala. Duration: Perennial. Growth Habit: …

Sep 2, 2018 · Anyone with a dry, sunny spot on their property might want to consider planting the native Hawaiian poppy known as pua kala. The plant produces showy white flowers pretty …

This endemic Hawaiian plant is one of just a few natives that have thorns. It is very drought and wind tolerant, thrives in poor soils, and will live for several years. Allow up to eight weeks for …

Feb 25, 2025 · Pua Kala. Pua kala (Argemone glauca) is closely related to the Mexican poppy. It grows in the dry parts of all main islands from sea level to over 6000 feet (2000 m). It does …

Pua Kala, a native Hawaiian poppy flower known for its prickly stem and delicate soft white petals. Pua Kala can grow at sea level but also enjoys high elevation between Mauna Loa and Mauna …