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.

Edible Uses: Fruit - ground up and mixed with clay[161] ( the clay probably has a neutralizing effect on the toxins). A very toxic plant, its use cannot be recommended. The fruit is about 7cm long and 6cm wide[200]. A stupefying beverage is made from the leaves and roots[161].

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