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Thornapple

Datura stramonium

Photo by Eva Varga
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Field Notes

Notes:

My sister-in-law had this show up in her yard. We are curious what it could be.

Species ID Suggestions

Thornapple

Datura stramonium
LennyWorthington
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Comments (2)
Eva Varga
Indeed! I read up on it and wow. She believes there were seeds in her compost. She has little ones so I think she'll be pulling it.
LennyWorthington
Solanaceae (nightshade) also known as Jimson Weed. Powerful hallucinogen and deliriant,care must be taken with this plant.

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Flowers of North America
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The Pacific Northwest Bioregion
Photographed
PublishedAugust 3, 2014

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