Datura stramonium Thorn apple (Solanaceae)

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Datura stramonium
Thorn apple
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The Datura stramonium plant species is found in Original habitat is obscure, it is found in many areas of the world, occasionally in S. Britain[17]. It is a member of the Solanaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Thorn apple.

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Latin Name:  Datura stramonium
Common Name:  Thorn apple
Family:  Solanaceae
Author:  L.

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

Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Dry waste ground and amongst rubble or the ruins of old buildings[7, 204].

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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