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Thorn Apple

Datura inoxia

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Field Notes

Description:

Lavender trumpet shaped flower, 3 inches wide and 8-10 inches total length. Plant about 4 feet tall. Has golf ball sized seed pods which are covered in small spikes. Leaves are large and spade-shaped.

Notes:

Not native to Florida.

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Datura inoxia

Species ID Suggestions

Thorn Apple

Datura inoxia

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Dan Doucette
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Comments (2)
Darwinist
Honestly, I had never seen one before. It's gorgeous! Found it growing behind a house, under some avocado trees. Thanks for the I.D.!! :)
Dan Doucette
Sweet! This is the double flowered purple, one of my favorites.
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PublishedOctober 29, 2011

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