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  8. Metel Devil's Trumpet

species 3,182 observations

Metel Devil's Trumpet

Datura metel

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

2 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Carolina Sphinx 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Indian Cotton Jassid 1

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
Moisture
Dry Well drained Moist
Soil
Sand Loam Organic
Soil pH
Acid Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant
Yes
Habit
Erect Spreading
Plant type
Annual Herbaceous perennial Poisonous

From NC State Extension.

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