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Thorn Apple

Datura inoxia

Description:

Lavender trumpet shaped flower, 3 inches wide and 8-10 inches total length. Plant about 4 feet tall. Has golf ball sized seed pods which are covered in small spikes. Leaves are large and spade-shaped.

Notes:

Not native to Florida.

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Thorn Apple
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2 Comments

Darwinist
Darwinist 12 years ago

Honestly, I had never seen one before. It's gorgeous! Found it growing behind a house, under some avocado trees. Thanks for the I.D.!! :)

Dan Doucette
Dan Doucette 12 years ago

Sweet! This is the double flowered purple, one of my favorites.

Darwinist
Spotted by
Darwinist

Florida, USA

Spotted on Oct 29, 2011
Submitted on Oct 29, 2011

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