species 8,859 observations
Downy Thorn-apple
Datura innoxia
Field notes
Supports All
19
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Carolina Sphinx, Nepheloleuca politia, Potato Tuber Moth, Citrus Peelminer
7
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Oleander Scale, Plum-thistle Aphid, Western Flower Thrips, American Serpentine Leaf Miner
9
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Two-horned Treehopper, Valley Carpenter Bee, Datura Weevil
3
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained Moist
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension.