sacred datura

(western jimsonweed, sacred thorn-apple)
Datura wrightii

Member of devil’s trumpets (genus Datura)
nightshade family (family Solanaceae)
dicots (class Magnoliopsida)
white in flowering plants

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• corolla white, 15–20 cm, lobes 1.0–2.0 cm
• style 15–18 cm
• calyx 8–12 cm, ribbed at least toward base, lobes ± 2 cm
• fruit with 0.5–1.2 cm prickles and tan seeds

Toxicity of angel's trumpet, datura, horn-of-plenty (Datura spp.):
4 – Ingestion of these plants, especially in large amounts, is expected to cause serious effects to the heart, liver, kidneys or brain. If ingested in any amount, call the poison center immediately.

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Chris’s observations: 1 (research grade)

Locations:

• Alum Rock Park, San Jose

Months:

• Oct.: 1

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Not all sites include this taxon:

• Datura wrightii → iNaturalist – Calflora – CalPhotos – Jepson eFlora
• not yet listed → FNA

Bay Area species: iNaturalist – Calflora