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Jimson Weed. Also called Jimsonweed, Sacred Datura, Sacred Thorn Apple, Devil's Weed.

Datura wrightii

Description:

A Dicot. This large, shrub-like, herbaceous perennial grows 3-4 ft. high & just as broad. Enormous, tubular or trumpet shaped, white, 8" flowers tinged with lavender. They have a strong lemon-like scent. Flowers open at dusk and close by midmorning of the next day. They ripen to become sharp-prickly seed-pods.

Habitat:

Rocky hillside near path.

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joanbstanley
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joanbstanley

Spotted on Aug 9, 2015
Submitted on Sep 29, 2015

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