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Datura inoxia

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Description:

Also known as Angel's Trumpet, Datura inoxia is an annual shrubby plant with dark green velvety leaves and white trumpet-like flowers. The flowers first grow upright, and later incline downward. The whole plant is extremely toxic as it contains alkaloids.

Habitat:

Grows on disturbed ground but is also cultivated as a garden ornamental.

Notes:

Maltese name: Sigret ir-Rizzi

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Flora of the Maltese Islands

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PublishedJune 12, 2013

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