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species 1,073 observations

Oak-leaved Thorn-apple

Datura quercifolia

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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10 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Carolina Sphinx, Pink-spotted Hawkmoth, Tobacco Budworm Moth, Five-spotted Hawk Moth 4
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Red-winged Blackbird, Western Aphideater, Orange-legged Drone Fly, Band-winged Bee Fly 4
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Valley Carpenter Bee, Datura Weevil 2

Range

United States

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
Water use
Medium
Plant type
Annual Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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