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Chinese thorn-apple
Scientific Name: Datura quercifolia
Family: Solanaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Datura quercifolia: Oak-Leaf Thorn-Apple
Datura quercifolia, commonly known as the oak-leaf thorn-apple or Chinese thorn-apple, is a small shrub belonging to the genus Datura.
Considerations for Pets
- All members of the Datura genus are noted to contain narcotics.
Considerations for Children
- All members of the Datura genus are noted to contain narcotics.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Datura quercifolia Kunth
- Common Names: Oak-leaf thorn-apple, Chinese thorn-apple
- Family: Solanaceae (Potato Family)
- Synonyms: Datura ferox (some sources suggest potential confusion or hybridization with this species)
Distribution and Habitat
- This plant can grow in both dry and moist environments.
- Mentioned as being shipped from India in some sources.
Morphological Characteristics
- Datura quercifolia is a small shrub.