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Datura ferox L.

Long-spined thorn-apple · Solanaceae

Common names: Fierce thornapple, Large thorn-apple, White stinkweed.

Datura ferox, commonly known as long spined thorn apple and fierce thornapple, as well as Angel's-trumpets, is a species of Datura.

SolanaceaeAnnual
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About Long-spined thorn-apple

Datura ferox, commonly known as long spined thorn apple and fierce thornapple, as well as Angel's-trumpets, is a species of Datura. Like all such species, every part of the plant contains deadly toxins that can kill animals (including humans) that ingest it. Its fruit, red-brown when ripe, has unusually long thorns or spikes.

Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Growing & care

Growing guide coming soon. Our editors haven't written verified care details for this plant yet. Native range and classification are shown below.
Native rangeMexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest
ToxicityPets: Not documented · People: Not documented
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