Datura Desert Thorn-Apple
Datura discolor
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Annual |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Sun | Full sun, partial shade |
| Pollinators | Moths |
| Has Spines | No |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
3 × 3 |
| Freeze Tolerant | No |
| Flowering Season | August-October |
| Flower Color | White |
| Minimum Temperature Range | 30 °F (root may be hardy below this range) |
| Leaf Description | Spiny, and round |
| Fruit | Spiny capsule |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Description | This species of Datura is shorter lived than D. wrightii, and smaller, which can make it a good choice for areas where D. wrightii may get too large. The major distinguishing characteristic of this plant is the dark purple throat at the bottom of the white funnel shaped bloom. All plant parts of this species (leaves, roots, flowers, fruits and seeds) contain toxic alkaloids so caution should be observed where there is potential for accidental ingestion by children or pets. |
