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.

Medicinal Information: The whole plant is narcotic[200]. It has been used in the past to deaden pain, treat insomnia etc, but any use of this plant should only be carried out under the supervision of a qualified practitioner since the difference between the medicinal dose and a toxic dose is very small.

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