[The Nightshade Family in the Mountains and Deserts of the American Southwest]

Jimson Weeds and Thorn-apples of the Mountains and Deserts of the American Southwest

The Genus Datura

Jimsonweed, Sacred Thorn Apple, Toluaca: Datura wrightii (Synonym: Datura meteloides)

Sacred thorn apple (Datura wrightii) as seen on the wash above the mouth of Borrego Palm Canyon, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, CA........March 28, 2011.

Desert Thorn Apple, Desert Thornapple, Small Datura: Datura discolor - Non-native.

Jimsonweed, Jimson Weed: Datura stramonium (Synonym: Datura stramonium var. tatula) - Non-native.

Jimsonweed, Sacred Thorn Apple, Toluaca: Datura wrightii (Synonym: Datura meteloides) - Native.


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