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Datura quercifolia
Also called Oak Leaf Datura, Oak Leaved Thorn Apple, Shaggy Thorn Apple
Datura quercifolia, commonly known as the oak-leaved thorn-apple and also the Chinese Thorn-Apple, is a small shrub in the genus Datura that is native to Mexico and the Southwestern United States. It grows equally well in dry and moist soils and requires full sun. It contains a mix of alkaloids that are poisonous and can be potentially lethal when ingested.
All parts of Datura plants contain dangerous levels of poison and may be fatal if ingested by humans or other animals, including livestock and pets. In some places it is prohibited to buy, sell or cultivate Datura plants.
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Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Datura quercifolia by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts are shared under the same licence.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
