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Desert thornapple

Datura inoxia

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34.1235, -118.294

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Spotted on a hike in Griffith Park in Los Angeles near the Greek Theater

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desert thornapple (Datura inoxia), Datura inoxia

Species ID Suggestions

Datura

Datura inoxia

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Comments (3)
robot.vs.monkey
Just did some research to confirm that. I believe you are correct. Thanks! :)
Planter
It's some variety of Datura. Just not sure exactly which. There are several similar species that occur in that part of the country.

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Flowers of North America
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Southern California Wildlife
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2012

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