Datura innoxia Downy thorn apple (Solanaceae)

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Datura innoxia
Downy thorn apple
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The Datura innoxia plant species is found in Southwestern N. America. It is a member of the Solanaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Downy thorn apple. Some home gardeners know the variety as D. meteloides. DC.

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Latin Name:  Datura innoxia
Common Name:  Downy thorn apple
Family:  Solanaceae
Author:  Mill.

Known Hazards:  All members of this genus contain narcotics and are very poisonous, even in small doses[200].

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Sandy or gravelly dry open places below 1200 metres in California[71].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a rich light sandy soil[1] and an open sunny position[200]. It is best grown in a fertile calcareous soil[200]. This species is extremely susceptible to the various viruses that afflict the potato family (Solanaceae), it can act as a centre of infection so should not be grown near potatoes or tomatoes[200]. This species is a commercial source of the alkaloid scopolamine, used in the pharmaceutical industry[240].

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