Datura quercifolia (Solanaceae)

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Datura quercifolia
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The Datura quercifolia plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - Arizona to Mexico. It is a member of the Solanaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Datura quercifolia
Family:  Solanaceae
Author:  HBK.

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

Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Roadsides, 1200 - 1800 metres in Arizona.

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a rich light sandy soil[1] and an open sunny position[200]. Grows best in a fertile calcareous soil[200]. This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c[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]. Closely related to D. stramonium[200].

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