Datura
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Datura
Datura
Datura is a beautiful flower known for its trumpet-shaped blooms. It grows in various colors like white, yellow, and purple. Be careful, as all parts of the plant are poisonous if eaten.
Habitat: Desert
Appearance
The Datura has large, dramatic trumpet-shaped flowers, often white or purple, that unfurl in the evening. Its leaves are broad and ovate, and it produces distinctive spiky seed pods after flowering.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderSolanalesFamilySolanaceaeGenusDatura
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
3/5 · Moderate
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Interesting facts
Its spooky-looking spiky fruit is sometimes called 'thorn apple' or 'jimsonweed'.
Many ancient cultures used Datura in special rituals, believing it could connect them to spirits.
Some Datura seeds can stay hidden in the soil for over 40 years before finally sprouting!
Specific types of hawk moths have learned to safely drink nectar from its toxic flowers.
Special abilities
Ability
Night Bloom Power
Datura's flowers open at dusk and release a strong scent to attract nocturnal pollinators, like moths.
Ability
Spiky Seed Defenders
The plant grows tough, spiky seed pods that protect its precious seeds until they are ready to spread.
Ability
Toxic Shield
Datura produces powerful natural chemicals, making it poisonous to most animals that try to eat it.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-150 cm
- Spread
- 30-100 cm
- Flower Size
- 10-20 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer to Fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Deadly
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
White-lined Sphinx Moth
Hyles lineata
Drinks nectar and helps spread pollen.
eats
Tobacco Hornworm
Manduca sexta
Caterpillars feed on leaves, often unaffected by toxins.
parasitizes
Early Blight Fungus
Alternaria solani
Causes leaf spots and blight on Datura plants.
Traits
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Medicinal
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
Night Blooming
Night blooming plants open their flowers after sunset, often to attract nocturnal pollinators with their scent and appearance.
Desert
Desert habitats are arid regions characterized by extremely low precipitation and often extreme temperatures, supporting specialized flora and fauna.
Toxic
Toxic organisms contain substances that are poisonous and can cause adverse effects upon exposure.
Poisonous
Poisonous organisms produce toxins that can cause harm when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through contact.
Also known as
Angel's TrumpetThorn Apple
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Safety
Danger
3/5 · Moderate
Do not touch or eat any part of the Datura plant as it is poisonous.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Datura?
30-150 cm
How wide does Datura spread?
30-100 cm
How big are the flowers on Datura?
10-20 cm
When does Datura bloom?
Summer to Fall
Is Datura edible?
No
Is Datura toxic?
Deadly
What is Datura's lifecycle?
Annual
How is Datura pollinated?
Insect
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