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Leichhardt's datura
Scientific Name: Datura leichhardtii
Family: Solanaceae
Category: Dicot
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Datura leichhardtii
Also known as Leichhardt's datura or Leichhardt's thornapple, Datura leichhardtii is a species within the Datura genus.
Considerations for Pets
- All species of Datura, including Datura leichhardtii, are described as poisonous, especially the seeds and flowers.
- The plant is also referred to as "thorn apple" and "thornapple," suggesting the presence of thorns.
Considerations for Children
- All species of Datura, including Datura leichhardtii, are described as poisonous, especially the seeds and flowers.
- The plant is also referred to as "thorn apple" and "thornapple," suggesting the presence of thorns.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Datura leichhardtii F. Muell. ex Benth.
- Synonym: Datura pruinosa
- Family: Solanaceae (nightshade or potato family)
Distribution and Habitat
- The plant was discovered in Australia in 1844 by Ludwig Leichhardt.
- It was named in honor of Ludwig Leichhardt, who found it at Comet River in central Queensland in 1843.
- It is found in the USA and Canada.
- In Germany, it is rarely cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Morphological Characteristics
- Datura leichhardtii is a well-branched, shrubby annual plant that grows to 1 meter in height.
- It has bright green, broadly egg-shaped leaves.
Other Datura Species
- Datura metel (Devil's trumpet)
- Datura quercifolia (Oak-leaf thorn-apple)
- Datura stramonium (Jimsonweed, Thorn-apple)
- Datura ferox (Long spined thorn-apple)
External Resources
- Dave's Garden: A community sharing tips and ideas for gardens and seeds.
- Wikipedia: Provides general information about the Datura genus.