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Jimsonweed

Datura stramonium

Photo by rbumrbum
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37.2007, -121.988

Field Notes

Habitat:

May have been native to Mexico and is native to North America, naturalized in many other regions.

Notes:

Can be used in traditional medicine to relieve asthma symptoms and as an analgesic during surgery or bonesetting.

Reference Links:

Jimsonweed - Datura stramonium - Overview, Datura stramonium, Weed Gallery: Jimsonweed--UC IPM

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