Datura metel (Solanaceae)

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Datura metel
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The Datura metel plant species is found in E. Asia - S. China, India. Naturalized in the Mediterranean. It is a member of the Solanaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as D. alba. Nees. D. fastuosa. L.

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Latin Name:  Datura metel
Family:  Solanaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  All members of this genus contain narcotics and are very poisonous, even in small doses[147, 200].

Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Waste places, river sands etc in sunny positions[147, 192]

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a rich light sandy soil and an open sunny position[200]. Grows best 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]. There are a number of named varieties selected for their ornamental value[200]. The flowers have an exotic fragrance, though the bruised leaves have an unpleasant smell[245]. This species is closely related to D. innoxia[200].

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