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]

Propagation Notes: Sow the seed in individual pots in early spring in a greenhouse[200]. Put 3 or 4 seeds in each pot and thin if necessary to the best plant. The seed usually germinates in 3 - 6 weeks at 15°c. Plant out in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Especially in areas with hot summers, it is worthwhile trying a sowing outdoors in situ in mid to late spring.

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