Texas
Wildbuds
Datura inoxia
(Jimson-weed)
Datura inoxia, Guadalupe River State Park, Comal Co. 6233
Datura inoxia, Guadalupe River State Park, Comal Co. 6221
Datura inoxia, Guadalupe River State Park, Comal Co. 6257
Datura inoxia, Wildflower Center, Austin, Travis Co. 7971
Datura inoxia, Wildflower Center, Austin, Travis Co. 7965
Datura inoxia, Guadalupe River State Park, Comal Co. 6265
| Scientific Name | Datura inoxia | USDA PLANTS Symbol | DAIN2 |
| Common Name | Jimson-weed, Indian Apple | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 501974 |
| Family | Solanaceae (Nightshade) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Sandy or gravelly dry open places. Plant: Widely branching bushy, hairy perennial, 2 to 4 feet high. Leaves: Large ovate leaves, up to 8 inches long, asymmetric base. Inflorescence: Large white funnel-shaped blossoms, corolla up to 8 inches long with greenish base. Bloom Period: April to October. Fruit: Large round/ovoid seed capsules, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 inches in diameter, densely covered with spines. References: "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist. Note: All parts of Datura plants contain dangerous levels of poison and may be fatal if ingested by humans and other animals, including livestock and pets. (Wikipedia) |
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Texas Status: Introduced |
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